Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical EngineerEdinburgh | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Take ownership. Lead projects. Shape the future.

Are you an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer looking for your next step within a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy?

This is an opportunity to join a thriving Edinburgh-based team where you'll play a key role in delivering some of Scotland's most exciting building projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Working within a collaborative environment, you'll be involved in projects from initial concept through to completion, giving you genuine influence across the entire design process.

With a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors, this role offers the chance to lead projects, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of an established engineering team.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the delivery of electrical building services designs across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You'll act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, contractors and wider design teams while supporting and developing junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include

Leading electrical building services projects from concept through to completion

Developing electrical design strategies and producing detailed design solutions

Managing project delivery, programme and quality standards

Coordinating and mentoring graduate, apprentice and assistant engineers

Attending client and design team meetings as the electrical lead

Producing calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation

Supporting project cost planning and commercial delivery

Undertaking site inspections, commissioning reviews and post-contract duties

Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards

What We're Looking For

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Experience delivering electrical building services projects within a consultancy environment

Strong understanding of UK building regulations and industry standards

Previous experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams

Client-facing experience with excellent communication skills

Proficiency in industry software including Revit, Amtech/Trimble, Dialux and AutoCAD

Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status or already chartered

Why Apply?

Join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an excellent reputation in the market

Work on projects across a broad range of sectors and sizes

Genuine involvement from concept design through construction and completion

Supportive and collaborative culture with clear career progression opportunities

Modern city-centre office environment

Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership

Apply NowIf you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, project ownership and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.For a confidential discussion, contact Richard Greenwood at Hays Building Services or apply today.

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