Electrical Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support project delivery across various sectors. The role involves designing electrical building services systems and collaborating with international teams. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, and chartered status is preferred. Strong IT skills and experience in a design consultancy are essential. The role offers opportunities for personal development and managing project elements within cost constraints.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or IET is preferred.
• Experience in a design consultancy or contractor-led design environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of project briefs and client requirements.
• Design and specify electrical building services systems.
• Produce and manage detailed engineering calculations.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience presenting to clients

Ability to take ownership of deliverables

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or IET preferred

Tools

Amtech/Prodesign

Dialux/Relux

NBS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their Bristol-based team, supporting project delivery across the Midlands, Southwest, and Wales.

Our client works across a broad range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transport, defence, and energy. Experience in one or more of these sectors would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Developing a clear understanding of project briefs and client requirements.
• Design and specification of complete electrical building services systems, including power, earthing, lighting, life safety systems, telecommunications, security, access control, lifts, and lightning protection.
• Producing and managing the delivery of detailed engineering calculations using industry‑standard software such as Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and in‑house tools.
• Preparing technical specifications using NBS.
• Working collaboratively with international delivery teams to add value to building services projects where appropriate.
• Coordinating with the BIM team to support the production of models and drawings, with a working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
• Undertaking site surveys, inspections, and monitoring on‑site works.
• Preparing technical reports and written documentation.
• Maintaining accurate project records and archives in line with company procedures.
• Adhering to all quality, environmental, and governance processes.
• Managing personal workload effectively, keeping forward workload plans up to date and working within agreed time allocations.
• Managing elements of project delivery with an understanding of cost and budget constraints.
• Monitoring progress and reporting any scope changes, risks, or anomalies to the project lead.
• Supporting the technical development and mentoring of junior team members.

Requirements

• Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or IET preferred.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with Amtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, and Microsoft Office; experience with HV tools is advantageous.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures and decarbonisation strategies for new and existing buildings.
• Understanding of energy and carbon data capture and performance analysis.
• Awareness of building physics principles, including passive design and fabric‑first approaches.
• Competence in design for measurement and verification, including commissioning and post‑installation performance evaluation.
• Essential experience working within a design consultancy and/or contractor‑led design environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations.
• Ability to take ownership of deliverables, make decisions, and work proactively using own initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and attending meetings.
• Comfortable working within agreed timeframes and cost budgets established at project outset.
• Willingness to undertake additional reasonable duties as required to support business needs.