Senior Electrical Engineer

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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