Senior Electrical Design Engineer

The Senior Electrical Engineer role involves overseeing and managing junior staff, undertaking engineering designs, providing project management and administration duties, and monitoring design team costs while considering the programme and budget for each project.

This position is ideal for an ambitious, self-motivated team player who has experience in a smaller consultancy environment where both design and management responsibilities are required. The Senior Electrical Engineer will produce designs from initial concept through to completion, including specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates, while also managing clients and internal team members.

Key Responsibilities

Implement company procedures and policies.

Carry out electrical design and project management for various projects in line with company objectives.

Manage the design team and provide engineering support to all electrical engineers.

Liaise with clients and attend meetings on all aspects of projects.

Carry out surveys and produce detailed reports.

Perform quality inspections on projects.

Use relevant software in accordance with company standards.

Monitor financial aspects of projects.

Formulate electrical standards within the organisation.

Mentor and oversee junior staff.

Experience Required

Strong knowledge of current Building Regulations.

Previous experience working in a consultancy environment.

Experience working for a large contractor in a design capacity.

Project management of multi-disciplinary projects.

Ability to produce detailed specifications and design calculations (manual and software-based).

Skilled in producing drawings, markups, and tender packages.

Ability to analyse returned tenders and prepare budget costings.

Conduct site surveys and on-site project management.

Prepare condition reports and manage junior staff.

Direct client liaison experience.

Technical Knowledge

CIBSE Guides

IEE Regulations

CDM Regulations

British Standards

Revit / BIM Standards (UK)

Building Regulations

Project Types

Education

New Residential Developments

Commercial

Healthcare

Condition and Acquisition Surveys

Contract Administration

Education & Skills

Qualified to at least HNC or Degree Level.

Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, Hevacomp, Amtech, and Dialux Evo.

Must be a team player.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality designs, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of projects and lead a team in a dynamic environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed