Electrical Engineer in Liverpool)

Penguin Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Clear progression paths

Integrated MEP team

Impactful projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for building services in the North West, with offices in Liverpool and Manchester. The role offers leadership across high-profile projects and a culture that values sustainability and excellence.

You will lead design across lighting, power, LV distribution, and fire detection, mentoring junior colleagues and interfacing with clients and architects to deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Degree required; 7+ years in building services consultancy.
• Experience on high-rise residential and commercial projects.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Regulator framework for higher-risk projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across lighting, power, LV distribution, containment, fire detection and emergency systems.
• Deliver calculations using Amtech or equivalent and manage design gateway processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface with clients, architects and contractors.

Skills

Electrical design

Amtech

Leadership

Building services

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

IEng/CEng desirable

Tools

Amtech

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum (DOE)

Location: Liverpool or Manchester | 4-Day Week

Are you looking for the next step in your career where you can take ownership of exciting high-profile projects, lead from the front, and truly influence how things are done? We're working with a market-leading MEP consultancy that has a strong presence in the North West, with offices in both Liverpool and Manchester. Known for their expertise in high-rise residential, commercial office projects, and refurbishment developments, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically complex projects.

The Opportunity

This isn't just a box-ticking role. This is an opportunity to drive projects from conception to completion, foster junior talent, and become deeply embedded in a culture that values excellence, sustainability, and work-life balance. With a 4-day working week, strong career progression pathways, and a people-first ethos, this consultancy offers an environment where your expertise and leadership are genuinely valued.

Additional Benefits

• Private healthcare for you and your family.
• A clear career progression pathway towards Principal or Director positions.
• Be part of an integrated team of MEP, CAD/Revit, and sustainability experts for holistic project delivery.
• Opportunities to make a real impact and influence the consultancy's direction

Your Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Take full accountability for electrical design across lighting, power, LV distribution, containment, fire detection, and emergency systems.
• Deliver calculations and ensure compliance with Amtech (or equivalent software).
• Oversee submissions to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and manage design gateway processes for higher-risk projects.

Sustainable Innovation

• Provide advice and implement sustainable design practices, collaborating closely with the internal sustainability team.
• Focus on low-carbon systems, energy modelling, and building compliance for Part L standards.

Client & Team Engagement

• Represent the consultancy at client meetings, design reviews, and wider project discussions.
• Confidently interface with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders, aligning project visions with deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture within the team.

Project Variety

• Deliver projects spanning high-rise residential and commercial private sector developments.
• Handle end-to-end planning and ensure adherence to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.

What We're Looking For

Expertise

• You'll be degree qualified with at least 7 years' experience in a building services consultancy environment.
• Extensive background in high-rise residential and commercial projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Regulator framework for higher-risk projects.
• Skilled in using electrical calculation software - Amtech preferred.

Mindset & Certifications

• Proficiency in sustainable design practices with emphasis on low-carbon and energy-efficient systems.
• IEng or CEng accreditation, or actively working towards accreditation, is highly desirable.
• A proactive outlook with a passion for mentoring, problem-solving, and driving excellence.

Why Join This Team?

This is a business that understands work-life balance is crucial. Not only do they offer a 4-day working week, but they also provide hybrid working arrangements and flexibility between their Liverpool and Manchester offices. They take a modern approach to consultancy, operating in a flat structure where senior engineers actively shape the work rather than sitting above the process.

If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you'll lead from the front and help shape the future of building services design, we want to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career today - apply now!