Senior Electrical Engineer
Application Deadline: 27 October 2025
Department: Built Asset Consultancy
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cardiff (With Hybrid Working)
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting a Senior Electrical Consultant Engineer to join a client‑focused team within our West & Wales Built Asset Consultancy service, to work across various sectors including public, environmental, commercial, education etc. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a proactive Electrical Consultant Engineer who is familiar with surveying electrical building infrastructure, can independently undertake design from RIBA Stage 0‑4 and is comfortable providing technical advice to clients throughout the construction stage of a project. The right Electrical Consultant Engineer will be willing to support our existing team with developing and growing the in‑region M&E service to align with our business plan.
Role Responsibilities
* Undertake project feasibility studies
* Detailed technical design of electrical services
* Produce technical drawings
* Produce full electrical tender packages
* Monitor electrical works on site and report on conformity and quality
* Undertake electrical condition surveys
* Undertake pre‑acquisition, dilapidation, PPM surveys
* Undertake technical advisor roles to support clients and develop contractor designs
* Carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
* Comply with established commercial/procurement/contractual strategies
* To comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality standards
* Advising, liaising and working closely with internal project teams
* Developing commercial strategies
Candidate Profile
* Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
* Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills
* Ability to monitor electrical works on site
* Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
* Well organised, diligent, proactive, well‑disciplined and commercially astute
* Committed to supporting the development of our in‑region M&E service offering
* Full UK driving licence
* Willing to travel depending on project locations; majority of work will be in Southwest and South Wales
Qualifications
* BSc Electrical Engineering degree (as a minimum)
* Recognised M&E qualification
* Chartered or willing to obtain MCIBSE (or equivalent)
Experience
* Track record in a similar role or site engineering
* High level of independent electrical design experience from RIBA 0‑4
* Asset surveying, identification, age/remaining life estimation
* Technical due diligence work
* Use of technology such as tablets in previous roles
* Use of relevant software such as CAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Package
* REVIT experience would be beneficial but not essential
Behaviours
* Client‑focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to peers and seniors; recognised as a team player with strong willingness to support colleagues
* Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results
* Will see a long‑term position at the company and be committed to supporting the growth and development of the in‑region M&E team
Benefits
* Hybrid working – working patterns to support work‑life balance
* Competitive maternity and paternity packages
* Well‑rewarded salary and generous holiday entitlement; option to purchase extra days
* Well‑being support: gym membership, cycle‑to‑work schemes
* Private healthcare insurance and medical support including dental and eyecare vouchers
* Continuous learning and development programme, APC and mentoring schemes
* Season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions
* Opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors and regions
* Team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel valued and supported. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting a diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments in the application process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@uk.rlb.com.
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