Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

LTM Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LTM Recruitment Specialists Ltd. seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer for building services in Gateshead. You will deliver detailed electrical designs and fully coordinated information for construction, ensuring buildable, compliant outputs.

You will lead design outputs and interface with the MEP team and client workshops. You will produce drawings, specifications, schedules and calculations using industry-standard tools and work closely with the BIM Manager to deliver coordinated digital

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in electrical design with a proven track record of owning and delivering design packages.
• Proficient in industry-standard design tools for lighting and electrical calculations (Amtech, Dialux, Relux or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of relevant British Standards and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed electrical designs and fully coordinated construction information.
• Produce high-quality design documentation including drawings, specifications and calculation packages.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, structural, architectural).

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination with MEP teams

BIM/VDC

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

Job description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

As Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs and fully coordinated construction information across a wide range of projects within the MEP design team. This is a diverse and hands‑on role, ensuring all design outputs provide M&E Contractors with the appropriate level of detail to support efficient and effective on‑site delivery. In this role, you will be responsible to the Head of MEP Design and will represent the design team in client‑facing environments, including design workshops, progress meetings and technical reviews. You will play a key role in providing technical expertise and contributing to successful project delivery across the wider business. You will be responsible for producing high‑quality design documentation, including drawings, specifications and calculation packages using industry‑standard software. Working closely with the BIM Manager, you will ensure clear and accurate drawing mark‑ups to support coordinated digital delivery. As a Lead Engineer, you will also support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, managing workflows and ensuring all project deliverables are completed on time and to a consistently high standard.

Essential Skills:

• Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in electrical design, with a proven track record of owning and delivering design packages
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical deliverables, including drawings, specifications, schedules and schematics
• Proficient in industry-standard design tools for lighting and electrical calculations (e.g. Amtech, Dialux, Relux or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of relevant British Standards and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, structural and architectural)
• Confident in reviewing and interpreting technical information to ensure accuracy, compliance and buildability
• Experience working within BIM environments, with the ability to provide clear and coordinated drawing mark‑ups