Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our clients in-house design team. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in building services engineering, with a particular focus on high-spec fit-out projects. This is a hands-on design role involving coordination, technical leadership, and client-facing responsibilities on fast-paced Commercial, Industrial, and Banking sector projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of electrical building services including LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security, and containment systems.
• Produce detailed design drawings, calculations, specifications, and equipment schedules in accordance with project requirements and relevant UK regulations.
• Coordinate electrical services with other disciplines (mechanical, architectural, structural) to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Review and approve designs from external consultants or subcontractors, ensuring technical compliance and value engineering where appropriate.
• Attend site meetings, carry out site inspections, support installation teams, and oversee commissioning processes.
• Interface with clients ,project managers, and contractors to clarify design in tent and manage technical queries.
• Mentor junior design staff and support their development within the team.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with the client's quality assurance,

sustainability, and health & safety standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a building services consultancy, designhouse, or

MEP contractor environment.

• Proven experience in delivering electrical designs on Commercial officefit-outs, Banking facilities, or Industrial developments.
• Strong working knowledge of UK electrical standards (BS 7671), CIBSE guidelines, and relevant building regulations.
• Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Dialux,Amtech, and preferably Revit.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)status or working toward it.
• BIM Level 2 experience and understanding of collaborative design processes.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g. BREEAM, LEED).
• Experience working within a design& build environment.