Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
📍 Location: Birmingham | 💼 Full-Time | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus
Take Technical Ownership and Lead Electrical Design
A well-established and ambitious building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their Birmingham office. This role is perfect for an experienced engineer looking to take technical ownership, lead projects, and mentor junior staff while delivering innovative and sustainable building solutions.
You’ll work across commercial, healthcare, education, and residential sectors, ensuring high-quality electrical designs and fully coordinated MEP solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarms, data/communications, and security systems
Prepare detailed calculations, specifications, technical drawings, and reports
Manage project deliverables across all stages, from feasibility to handover
Collaborate with mechanical engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure fully coordinated MEP designs
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers
Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams as a key technical point of contact
Ensure compliance with UK regulations, standards (BS 7671, CIBSE), and sustainability objectives
Support business development and contribute to internal processes and standards improvement
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (BEng, MEng, or equivalent)
Chartered status (CEng) or actively working towards it (e.g., CIBSE, IET)
6+ years’ experience in electrical building services consultancy
Strong expertise in electrical system design and coordination
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software (Amtech, Dialux)
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
Proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior engineers
Why Join?
Work with an ambitious consultancy recognised for technical excellence and sustainable design
Hybrid working model to support work-life balance
Competitive salary with performance-related bonus and benefits including pension and private healthcare
Supportive culture with clear career progression and professional development
Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors
If you’re a Senior Electrical Design Engineer ready to lead projects and develop your career in Birmingham, apply now for a confidential discussion