Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Location: Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Full-Time Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established and ambitious building services consultancy in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership, lead electrical projects, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable MEP solutions.
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will work across commercial, healthcare, education, and residential projects, providing technical leadership and ensuring designs are fully coordinated, compliant, and deliverable.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarms, data/communications, and security
* Prepare detailed calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings
* Manage project deliverables through all stages, from feasibility to handover
* Collaborate with mechanical engineers and multidisciplinary teams for fully integrated MEP designs
* Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal project teams as the primary technical contact
* Ensure all designs comply with BS 7671, CIBSE standards, and sustainability objectives
* Support business development and contribute to internal process improvements
Candidate Profile
* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (BEng, MEng, or equivalent)
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working toward chartership (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent)
* 6+ years’ consultancy experience in electrical building services design
* Strong technical expertise in electrical system design and coordination
* Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software (Amtech, Dialux, or similar)
* Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
* Proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior engineers
Why Join Us
* Work in an ambitious consultancy renowned for technical excellence and sustainable design
* Hybrid working model to support work-life balance
* Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and benefits including pension and private healthcare
* Supportive culture with structured career progression and professional development opportunities
* Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex electrical design projects in a collaborative consultancy. Join us as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer and take the next step in your career in Birmingham.