S&D Trade Recruitment is supporting our client based in Croydon in their search for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This role provides the chance to lead a variety of multi disciplinary projects, manage and develop junior staff, and deliver high-quality electrical design solutions. You will be responsible for keeping projects on schedule, maintaining budgets, and ensuring that all work meets technical and regulatory standards.
The successful Senior Electrical Design Engineer will work on diverse projects including Education, Residential Developments, Commercial Buildings, Healthcare Facilities, Condition and Acquisition Surveys, and Contract Administration. This role is ideal for a motivated and experienced engineer who thrives in a consultancy environment where design, leadership, and client engagement are all essential.
Hours 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday with one fixed day working from home. Salary £50,000 -£70,000 depending on experience.
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
* Acting as the primary technical contact for clients, attending meetings, providing expert advice, and maintaining strong professional relationships.
* Planning and coordinating electrical design projects, ensuring schedules, budgets, and resources are effectively managed.
* Conducting site surveys, inspections, and producing condition reports to support informed project decisions.
* Producing detailed specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates to guide project delivery.
* Implementing and monitoring internal electrical standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality procedures.
* Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, providing guidance on technical and project management tasks.
* Reviewing project finances, monitoring costs, and ensuring projects remain within budget.
* Preparing tender documents, analysing returned tenders, and contributing to business development opportunities.
* Using industry standard software to develop calculations, designs, and reports in line with company procedures.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in a consultancy or large contractor environment, including project management of multi-disciplinary projects.
* HNC, Degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
* Ability to produce design calculations, technical specifications, drawings, tender packages, and reports, as well as conduct surveys, site inspections, and on-site project management.
* Experience mentoring junior staff and liaising directly with clients.
* Knowledge of key standards and regulations including CIBSE Guides, IEE Regulations, CDM Regulations, British Standards, Revit/BIM (UK), and Building Regulations.
* Strong computer skills: Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, Hevacomp, Amtech, Dialux Evo.
* Self motivated, detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of taking full ownership of projects from design to completion.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Discretionary bonus scheme.
* Pension contribution.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Travel expenses reimbursed for work outside normal commute, including petrol and additional costs.
This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, who are acting as an employment agency and employment business on behalf of their client. Please forward your upto date CV and to discuss ask for Shelley in the office