Senior Electrical Engineer in Edinburgh
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Edinburgh
£50,000 - £60,000
A well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their thriving Edinburgh office.
Based in a vibrant city centre location, the team is made up of a diverse mix of engineering disciplines, offering a collaborative and dynamic working environment with exposure to projects across the UK.
The Role
This is a key senior position, responsible for the delivery and project management of electrical building services design across a range of projects.
The successful candidate will act as a lead consultant on projects, providing technical expertise across M&E disciplines, while also overseeing junior engineers and supporting their development. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services across multiple projects
Develop electrical strategies and concept designs (RIBA Stages 1–3)
Produce detailed electrical designs and specifications (Stage 4)
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards
Act as the main point of contact for clients and design teams
Prepare and present technical reports and design solutions
Supervise and mentor assistant and apprentice engineers
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery
Attend client meetings and represent the business in a professional capacity
Oversee post-contract activities including site inspections and installation reviewsTechnical Expertise
Strong experience with industry-standard software is expected, including:
AutoCAD & Revit
Amtech/Trimble & Dialux
Bluebeam
PVSol
Microsoft Office suiteAbout the Candidate
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Working towards (or keen to achieve) Chartered status
Proven experience in project delivery and electrical design within a consultancy environment
Strong leadership, mentoring, and client-facing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively
Commercial awareness and understanding of project cost controlWhat’s on Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
33 days annual leave (including public holidays and festive shutdown)
Option to purchase additional leave
Enhanced long service leave entitlement
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Paid professional membership
Health cash plan and employee assistance programme
Cycle to Work & home/tech schemes
Flexible working, including short-term remote working from alternative locations
Electric vehicle leasing scheme
Enhanced family leave policies
Life assurance (3x salary)
Paid volunteering day each yearApply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion – please get in touch with Callum at Aztrum via (url removed)
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