Electrical Design Engineer Building Services Senior

Carrington West; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 128,943,000 - 145,475,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead HV and LV electrical design on major infrastructure and building services projects in Leeds. You’ll drive grid connection strategies and liaise with DNOs and National Grid.

You’ll deliver designs from concept to construction, ensure technical excellence and compliance, and work with multidisciplinary teams to create resilient, energy-efficient power systems for data centres, healthcare, industrial and commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification and industry experience.
• Proven experience within Building Services or Electrical Infrastructure Design.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems.
• Experience working on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of LV and HV electrical systems for large-scale developments.
• Producing electrical designs, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Supporting grid connection applications and liaising with DNOs and National Grid stakeholders.
• Designing electrical infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear, standby generation, and power distribution systems.
• Advising clients on power availability, load assessments, and future capacity requirements.
• Supporting energy efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonisation initiatives across projects.
• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural teams.
• Managing technical interfaces between utility providers, contractors, and clients.
• Undertaking site surveys and attending project meetings.
• Reviewing contractor designs and technical submissions.
• Identifying project risks and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Supporting project delivery from feasibility through to construction and commissioning

Skills

HV & LV design

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Project delivery

Technical reports writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer in Building Services (HV & LV Infrastructure)

Location: Leeds

Rate: £45 per hour (Outside IR35)

Duration: 6 months +

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take the lead on major infrastructure and building services projects with significant grid connection requirements?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team delivering complex, high-value developments across sectors including Data Centres, Healthcare, Industrial & Logistics, Commercial Developments, Manufacturing Facilities, and Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects.

You’ll play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of HV and LV electrical infrastructure, helping clients navigate grid connections, energy efficiency challenges, and future-proof power strategies while working on some of the UK's most ambitious developments.

Why Apply?

This is more than a traditional building services role.

You’ll be involved in projects where electrical infrastructure is critical to success, leading designs that connect large developments to the National Grid and ensuring power solutions are resilient, sustainable, and efficient.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you’ll influence projects from concept through to construction, helping clients achieve their operational, energy, and sustainability goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for electrical design delivery on complex construction projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and commercial viability throughout the project lifecycle.

• Leading the design of LV and HV electrical systems for large-scale developments
• Producing electrical designs, specifications, calculations, and technical reports
• Supporting grid connection applications and liaising with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and National Grid stakeholders
• Designing electrical infrastructure including substations, transformers, switchgear, standby generation, and power distribution systems
• Advising clients on power availability, load assessments, and future capacity requirements
• Supporting energy efficiency, sustainability, and decarbonisation initiatives across projects
• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural teams
• Managing technical interfaces between utility providers, contractors, and clients
• Undertaking site surveys and attending project meetings
• Reviewing contractor designs and technical submissions
• Identifying project risks and developing practical engineering solutions
• Supporting project delivery from feasibility through to construction and commissioning

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working on major projects.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification and industry experience
• Proven experience within Building Services or Electrical Infrastructure Design
• Strong knowledge of both HV and LV electrical systems
• Experience working on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Understanding of National Grid and DNO connection processes and protocols
• Experience delivering electrical designs from concept through detailed design
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, protection and coordination studies
• Strong understanding of current regulations, standards, and design best practices
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness and project delivery experience

Desirable Experience

The following would be beneficial:

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards Chartership
• Data Centre, Healthcare, Industrial or Mission-Critical project experience
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration and battery storage systems
• Experience with energy modelling and power system analysis software
• Understanding of Net Zero and low‑carbon design strategies
• Experience managing junior engineers and mentoring team members

What’s In It For You?

• Opportunity to lead major electrical infrastructure projects
• Work on large-scale developments with significant grid connection requirements
• Exposure to cutting‑edge energy and power distribution technologies
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and technically driven engineering environment
• Diverse and challenging project portfolio
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to influence sustainable and future‑proof design solutions

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you’re a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong HV and LV design experience and want to work on complex projects that shape the future of infrastructure, healthcare, data centres, and industrial developments, we’d love to hear from you.