Design Manager - Electrical Building Services

12 Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading Main Contractor to find an experienced Electrical Design Manager to join their growing team in London. This is a permanent position with immediate start available, focused primarily on delivering high-spec residential projects across Greater London.

You will play a critical role in bridging the gap between design and delivery, ensuring electrical systems are designed, verified, and installed to the highest standards. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading design verification efforts, coordinating with external consultants, and managing M&E subcontractors on site.

• Oversee electrical design across multiple residential sites, from early-stage development to completion.

• Perform electrical calculations for design verification to ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.

• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and internal teams to ensure design intent is maintained.

• Manage and coordinate M&E subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and to spec.

• Review and comment on third-party electrical design documentation (schematics, layouts, load schedules).

• Assist with technical submissions, value engineering proposals, and procurement processes.

• Support project teams with technical issues throughout the construction phase.

• Conduct site visits, inspections, and design audits as required.

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Manager or Senior Electrical Engineer within a main contractor or M&E contractor.

• Strong knowledge of electrical building services within the residential sector.

• Ability to carry out electrical design calculations and verification (e.g., cable sizing, load assessments, fault level calculations).

• Familiarity with BS7671, CIBSE guidelines, and relevant building regs.

• Proficient with design tools and software such as Amtech, Dialux, AutoCAD, or Revit (preferred).

• Strong interpersonal and management skills - able to lead meetings and liaise confidently with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience

• Immediate start with established projects ready to go

• Long-term career opportunity with a respected London-based main contractor

• Involvement in prestige residential developments across the capital

To apply, send your CV to 12 Recruitment today. For more information, contact our team - we’re ready to discuss your next big move.