Senior Electrical Engineer in Edinburgh

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer\n\nEdinburgh\n£50,000 - £60,000 \n\nA well-established and highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their thriving Edinburgh office.\n\nBased 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.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a key senior position, responsible for the delivery and project management of electrical building services design across a range of projects.\n\nThe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the design and delivery of electrical building services across multiple projects\nDevelop electrical strategies and concept designs (RIBA Stages 1–3)\nProduce detailed electrical designs and specifications (Stage 4)\nManage project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards\nAct as the main point of contact for clients and design teams\nPrepare and present technical reports and design solutions\nSupervise and mentor assistant and apprentice engineers\nCoordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project delivery\nAttend client meetings and represent the business in a professional capacity\nOversee post-contract activities including site inspections and installation reviewsTechnical Expertise\n\nStrong experience with industry-standard software is expected, including:\n\nAutoCAD & Revit\nAmtech/Trimble & Dialux\nBluebeam\nPVSol\nMicrosoft Office suiteAbout the Candidate\n\nDegree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline\nWorking towards (or keen to achieve) Chartered status\nProven experience in project delivery and electrical design within a consultancy environment\nStrong leadership, mentoring, and client-facing skills\nAbility to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively\nCommercial awareness and understanding of project cost controlWhat’s on Offer\n\nCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits package\n33 days annual leave (including public holidays and festive shutdown)\nOption to purchase additional leave\nEnhanced long service leave entitlement\nPension scheme with employer contribution\nPaid professional membership\nHealth cash plan and employee assistance programme\nCycle to Work & home/tech schemes\nFlexible working, including short-term remote working from alternative locations\nElectric vehicle leasing scheme\nEnhanced family leave policies\nLife assurance (3x salary)\nPaid volunteering day each yearApply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion – please get in touch with Callum at Aztrum via (url removed)