Your new company You'll be joining a respected building services consultancy with a strong technical reputation and a commitment to deliveri…
Your new company We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing building services engineering consultancy, recognised for delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical and low-carbon design solutions at scale.The business works across a diverse portfolio of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero-carbon and public sector developments. Sustainability, innovation and research-led engineering are embedded at the core of their approach, enabling clients to deliver highly efficient, future-proofed buildings.The organisation promotes a collaborative, people-focused culture, with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, continuous professional development and structured career progression into leadership roles.Your new role As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will be based in the company's West Midlands office, playing a key role within a multi-disciplinary design team. You will lead on projects, provide technical oversight and mentor junior engineers, while contributing to the strategic delivery of complex and high-profile schemes.You will be responsible for both the technical delivery and commercial success of projects, ensuring designs are innovative, compliant and aligned with client expectations.Your responsibilities will include:
Leading electrical design delivery across a range of building services projects in multiple sectors
Taking ownership of project stages from concept through to detailed design and handover
Producing and reviewing electrical design drawings, calculations and technical specifications
Undertaking and overseeing both manual and software-based design calculations
Acting as a key point of contact for clients, attending and leading design and project meetings
Coordinating with mechanical, sustainability and other design disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
Managing project resources, programmes and budgets to ensure successful delivery
Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, contributing to team development
Selecting appropriate systems, plant and equipment aligned with performance and efficiency requirements
Driving the implementation of sustainable and low-/zero-carbon design strategies
Reviewing site installations, monitoring progress and ensuring compliance with design intent
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations, standards and emerging technologies
Supporting bid development, fee proposals and business development activities where required
What you'll need to succeed Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or HNC/HND with significant experience)
Typically 5+ years' experience in building services electrical design within a consultancy environment
Proven experience leading projects and managing design delivery
Strong proficiency with design tools such as Microsoft Office, Relux/Dialux, Amtech and Revit
In-depth knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
Strong understanding of BREEAM and sustainable design principles
Demonstrable experience incorporating renewable and low-carbon technologies into projects
Chartered status (or actively working towards) with CIBSE or IET
Good working knowledge of mechanical services to support multidisciplinary coordination
Experience working on complex or regulated sector projects (healthcare/HTM knowledge advantageous)
Strong client-facing, communication and leadership skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to team and business objectives
What you'll get in return Clear pathway to Principal/Associate level
Excellent career development and leadership opportunities
Flexible and agile working approach
Competitive salary and benefits package
Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
Exposure to complex, high-profile and technically challenging projects
Recruitment referral bonus scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Eye care vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Funded team-building and social activities
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