Senior Electrical Design Engineer in EC1
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Job Description
At Ignite Recruitment Services we strongly believe in “being of service” to our clients. We make it a point to ensure that the experience candidates and clients have with us is only a positive one. Our client is now looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer.\n\nSenior Electrical Design Engineer – London\nA well-established, multi-disciplinary building-services contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its London team.
The organisation operates across the residential, hospitality, education, commercial, and healthcare sectors, delivering innovative, compliant, and sustainable building-services solutions throughout the UK and Ireland.\n\nThe successful candidate will lead the electrical design function on major Design & Build projects, ensuring high technical standards, full regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead the electrical engineering elements of MEP designs, collaborating closely with mechanical, BIM, and CDP teams.\n\n * Oversee end-to-end project delivery—from concept through to detailed design—producing calculations, reports, schematics, specifications, and technical schedules.\n\n * Ensure all designs meet client requirements and comply with relevant British Standards, building regulations, and environmental frameworks such as Part L, BREEAM, and LEED.\n\n * Participate in and, when required, lead design meetings, workshops, and the development of design documentation including Basis of Design and Engineering Reports.\n\n * Contribute to tendering, estimating, and value-engineering activities.\n\n * Manage project timelines, budgets, design risks, and client communication.\n\n * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and support construction teams throughout delivery.\n\nQualifications\n\nEssential:\n\n * Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.\n\nDesirable:\n\n * Chartered membership with a relevant professional body (IET, CIBSE, EI, SLL).\n\nExperience & Knowledge\n\nEssential:\n\n * Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within building services.\n\n * Strong working knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations, and CIBSE guidance.\n\nDesirable:\n\n * Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM, LEED, or WELL.\n\n * Experience with BIM processes, including clash detection (e.g., Navisworks).\n\nSkills & Abilities\n\nEssential:\n\n * Strong written and verbal communication skills.\n\n * Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.\n\n * Proven experience mentoring junior engineers.\n\n * Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines.\n\n * Competent in AutoCAD and engineering design software.\n\n * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.\n\nDesirable:\n\n * Understanding of modular MEP design and off-site construction principles.\n\nBenefits\n\nCash health plan including Employee Assistance Programme\n\nDeath-in-service cover (4x salary)\n\nCompany pension scheme\n\nCompany sick pay (increasing with service)\n\nEnhanced maternity and paternity packages\n\nPaid professional subscriptions\n\nEmployee discounts and cycle-to-work scheme\n\nCorporate gym discounts\n\nBranded clothing\n\nAnnual health checks and wellbeing initiatives\n\nLong-service awards\n\nAdditional leave with length of service\n\nTraining and professional development opportunities
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