Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Job Description
Lead Electrical Design Engineer \n\nLondon - 1 day a week with travel when needed to sites \n\n£85,000 - £90,000 + 10% Bonus and package \n\nBrief\n\nLead Electrical Design Engineer needed for a well-known Facilities Management organisation based in London 1 day a week who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Lead Electrical Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge in leading electrical design and decarbonisation initiatives as well as having extensive experience in building energy systems, renewable energy integration, and low-carbon infrastructure.\n\nThe successful candidate would need to have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng, or equivalent) as well as having previous management experience in supporting a team.\n\nBenefits\n\nSalary: £85,000 - £90,000 per annum\n25 day's holiday\nPension Plan\nCareer Progression \n\nWhat the role entails:\n\nSome of the main duties of the Lead Electrical Design Engineer will include:\n\nLead electrical design and engineering solutions across RIBA Stages 2-4, providing ongoing technical support across RIBA 5 to 7, ensuring technical excellence and commercial viability.\nDesign and integrate low-carbon energy solutions, including solar PV, battery storage, power distribution networks (DNO applications), and building electrical systems.\nDevelop and refine modelling tools to analyse electrical system performance and identify improvement opportunities.\nEnsure compliance with BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and UK building regulations.\nLead BIM implementation within electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and seamless integration.\nOversee CAD model development and coordination, ensuring compatibility with multidisciplinary teams. \n\nDesign Management & Team Development\n\nLead design coordination and management, integrating electrical, mechanical, and energy systems for seamless project execution.\nLead technical reviews in support of the tendering teams and Project Teams.\nDevelop and mentor a team of design engineers, fostering technical expertise and continuous improvement.\nFacilitate collaborative design workshops to enhance interdisciplinary coordination and innovation.\nEnsure best practices in design management, aligning with sustainability, compliance, and operational efficiency. \n\nProject Delivery & Risk Management\n\nManage designs and support end-to-end project lifecycle delivery, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.\nConduct risk assessments and design reviews, ensuring mechanical solutions meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.\nLead and/or support supplier negotiations and procurement strategies, ensuring optimal system selection and cost efficiency.\nSupport clients and internal teams with planning applications, heritage constraints, and technical due diligence.
\n\nTechnical Leadership & Retrofit Strategy\n\nLead the retrofit design process, ensuring electrical interventions align with decarbonisation goals and funding criteria.\nProvide strategic oversight, particularly on intermediate to complex ECMs, ensuring integration, efficiency, and compliance.\nDevelop measurement & verification (M&V) strategies in line with IPMVP methodologies, where applicable.\nEngage with stakeholders at all levels, presenting technical concepts in a clear and strategic manner. \n\nDecarbonisation Strategy and Consultancy\n\nLead the development of decarbonisation project planning for public and private sector clients, including local authorities, social housing associations, healthcare, and commercial organisations.\nConduct technical and financial feasibility assessments for low-carbon technologies, including solar PV, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, LED lighting retrofits, and smart building controls.\nGuide and/ or support internal teams and external clients through funding applications (e.g., PSDS, Warmer Homes, GHNF, HNES), ensuring compliance and maximising success rates. \n\nWhat experience you need to be the successful Lead Electrical Design Engineer:\n\nExperience:\n\nProven track record in leading electrical design and decarbonisation initiatives.\nExtensive experience in building energy systems, renewable energy integration, and low-carbon infrastructure.\nExpertise in power system design, grid connection processes, risk assessment, and project delivery.\nExperience with energy modelling and simulation software, such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux, Energy Pro, PVsol, and Bluebeam.\nExperience mentoring and developing design engineers.
\n\nQualifications:\n\nDegree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng, or equivalent).\nChartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET or CIBSE .\nExtensive experience in electrical design, retrofit, and decarbonisation projects.\nRetrofit Designer Certification is highly desirable.This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!\n\nServices advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.\nWe will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website