Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Gold Group; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management organisation in London is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to oversee electrical design and decarbonisation initiatives. The role involves leading design coordination, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension Plan

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading electrical design and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Extensive experience in building energy systems and renewable energy integration.
• Experience mentoring and developing design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering solutions across RIBA Stages 2–4.
• Design and integrate low–carbon energy solutions, including solar PV and battery storage.
• Manage designs and support end–to–end project lifecycle delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Decarbonisation initiatives

Building energy systems

Renewable energy integration

Low-carbon infrastructure

Energy modelling

Simulation software

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng, or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET or CIBSE

Retrofit Designer Certification

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

Energy Pro

PVsol

Bluebeam

Job description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

London – 1 day a week with travel when needed to sites

85,000 – 90,000 + 10% Bonus and package

Brief

Lead Electrical Design Engineer needed for a well–known Facilities Management organisation based in London 1 day a week who are looking to employ an experienced and well–rounded Lead Electrical Design Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in–depth knowledge in leading electrical design and decarbonisation initiatives as well as having extensive experience in building energy systems, renewable energy integration, and low–carbon infrastructure.

The successful candidate would need to have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng, or equivalent) as well as having previous management experience in supporting a team.

Benefits

• Salary: 85,000 – 90,000 per annum
• 25 day's holiday
• Pension Plan
• Career Progression

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Lead Electrical Design Engineer will include:

• Lead electrical design and engineering solutions across RIBA Stages 2–4, providing ongoing technical support across RIBA 5 to 7, ensuring technical excellence and commercial viability.
• Design and integrate low–carbon energy solutions, including solar PV, battery storage, power distribution networks (DNO applications), and building electrical systems.
• Develop and refine modelling tools to analyse electrical system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and UK building regulations.
• Lead BIM implementation within electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and seamless integration.
• Oversee CAD model development and coordination, ensuring compatibility with multidisciplinary teams.

Design Management & Team Development

• Lead design coordination and management, integrating electrical, mechanical, and energy systems for seamless project execution.
• Lead technical reviews in support of the tendering teams and Project Teams.
• Develop and mentor a team of design engineers, fostering technical expertise and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate collaborative design workshops to enhance interdisciplinary coordination and innovation.
• Ensure best practices in design management, aligning with sustainability, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Project Delivery & Risk Management

• Manage designs and support end–to–end project lifecycle delivery, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Conduct risk assessments and design reviews, ensuring mechanical solutions meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Lead and/or support supplier negotiations and procurement strategies, ensuring optimal system selection and cost efficiency.
• Support clients and internal teams with planning applications, heritage constraints, and technical due diligence.

Technical Leadership & Retrofit Strategy

• Lead the retrofit design process, ensuring electrical interventions align with decarbonisation goals and funding criteria.
• Provide strategic oversight, particularly on intermediate to complex ECMs, ensuring integration, efficiency, and compliance.
• Develop measurement & verification (M&V) strategies in line with IPMVP methodologies, where applicable.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, presenting technical concepts in a clear and strategic manner.

Decarbonisation Strategy and Consultancy

• Lead the development of decarbonisation project planning for public and private sector clients, including local authorities, social housing associations, healthcare, and commercial organisations.
• Conduct technical and financial feasibility assessments for low–carbon technologies, including solar PV, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, LED lighting retrofits, and smart building controls.
• Guide and/ or suport internal teams and external clients through funding applications (e.g., PSDS, Warmer Homes, GHNF, HNES), ensuring compliance and maximising success rates.

What experience you need to be the successful Lead Electrical Design Engineer:

Experience:

• Proven track record in leading electrical design and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Extensive experience in building energy systems, renewable energy integration, and low–carbon infrastructure.
• Expertise in power system design, grid connection processes, risk assessment, and project delivery.
• Experience with energy modelling and simulation software, such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux, Energy Pro, PVsol, and Bluebeam.
• Experience mentoring and developing design engineers.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng, or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET or CIBSE preferred.
• Extensive experience in electrical design, retrofit, and decarbonisation projects.
• Retrofit Designer Certification is highly desirable.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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