Senior Design Engineer (Electrical)
Salary: up to £55,000 per year + company benefits
Location: Leeds (Agile Working)
Hours: Monday to Friday, no weekends
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) to join their growing team in Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Building Services professional who enjoys autonomy, innovation, and collaborative project delivery within a modern engineering consultancy environment.
This is a permanent, full-time role working 36.25 hours per week with an agile/flexible working model.
About the Client
Our client is a highly regarded multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon building services design. They are recognised for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across the built environment, helping clients meet operational goals while progressing toward net-zero carbon targets.
They work across a diverse portfolio of sectors including:
Healthcare
Education
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Pharmaceutical
Public Sector
Low / Zero Carbon Developments
With a substantial multi-office presence across the UK and international support functions, they offer employees the backing of an established business combined with a people-focused culture.
Employee wellbeing, development, and long-term progression are central to the organisation’s values.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a key role in the Electrical Engineering team and will be given a high degree of responsibility and autonomy.
Acting as Project Leader on selected schemes
Supporting larger multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
Attending senior stakeholder meetings and delivering client presentations
Driving technical excellence within the Electrical discipline
Developing into a key point of contact for major clients
Supporting repeat business through strong customer care and delivery
Working across technically challenging projects in varied sectors
Managing projects from concept through to completion
Mentoring and guiding Junior Engineers
Producing drawings, specifications and technical documentation
Producing electrical calculations or overseeing their completion
Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure successful delivery
Experience & Qualifications Required
Applicants should ideally possess:
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
Chartered status or working toward Chartership preferred
HNC / HND candidates with strong relevant design experience also considered
Minimum 3–4 years+ post-qualification design experience in Building Services
Experience using: Revit, Amtech, Relux / Dialux and Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of British / European Standards and Building Regulations
Understanding of HV/LV systems
Experience with embedded generation integration
Knowledge of renewable technologies
Working knowledge of BREEAM
Appreciation of Mechanical Building Services for multidisciplinary meetings
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Motivated, proactive, and keen to continue developing professionally
Knowledge of HTM standards
Professional membership such as CIBSE or IET
Package & Benefits
Our client offers an excellent overall package including:
Strong career progression opportunities
Agile / flexible working model
Competitive salary
Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
Technically interesting projects
Referral bonus scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Eye care vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
Team-building budget and social events
Charity, community and education initiatives
Diversity & Inclusion
Our client is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and able to thrive. They actively encourage diversity within engineering and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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