Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services
Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Overview
A well-established building services consultancy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its dynamic teams in Cardiff or Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role, working on a variety of innovative building services projects while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with clients.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions and are looking to advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:
Lead electrical design activities across all RIBA stages, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
Manage projects from inception to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
Conduct site inspections, support commissioning activities, and perform technical reviews.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical building services design.
Proven experience leading projects and managing engineering teams.
Membership with CIBSE or IET (or actively working towards membership).
Progress towards achieving Chartered Engineer status.
Strong technical expertise in:
LV distribution and switchgear
Cable calculations (e.g., Amtech / ElectricalOM)
Generator, transformer, and UPS systems
Lighting design (Dialux / Relux)
Fire alarm and life safety systems
HV infrastructure and private networks
CAD and BIM software
Day-to-Day
Your typical day will involve:
Collaborating with clients and project teams to develop tailored electrical engineering solutions.
Preparing detailed designs, calculations, and specifications for building services projects.
Leading project meetings and ensuring effective communication across all stakeholders.
Reviewing and approving technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Conducting site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
Supporting the professional development of junior team members through mentoring and training.
Benefits
We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience).
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Private medical insurance for you and your family.
Access to a company reward scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
Structured career progression opportunities with clear pathways for advancement.
Mentorship and support to help you achieve Chartered Engineer status.If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to exciting building services projects, apply today to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Sound interesting? Apply now