Remote Electrical Design Engineer

Emeya Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emeya Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing building services team in a fully remote role. You will lead electrical design activities across a range of building services projects and deliver detailed calculations, reports and design documentation.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, ability to work independently, effective communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and ownership of projects from concept to construction in a

Qualifications

• Senior Electrical Design Engineer with proven experience in building services.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, residential projects, and relevant standards.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities across building services projects.
• Produce detailed electrical calculations, specifications, technical reports and design documents.
• Design electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, and fire alarm systems.
• Manage design packages from concept through to construction.
• Ensure designs comply with British Standards and regulations.
• Coordinate electrical services with mechanical, public health, architectural and structural teams.
• Carry out load assessments, cable sizing and voltage drop calculations.
• Review drawings and contractor proposals to verify design intent.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and support team development.
• Manage deadlines and deliver high-quality design work remotely.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Remote collaboration

Client communication

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Location:

RemoteSector:

Building Services / MEP ConsultingPosition:

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing team within the building services sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer looking for a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from home while contributing to a range of exciting projects.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in electrical design and building services, with the technical ability to lead design packages, manage project deliverables and provide high-quality engineering solutions across a variety of building types.

This role is ideally suited to an established professional who can work independently, communicate effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and take ownership of projects from initial concept through to detailed design and delivery.

Please note: This is a remote opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from home rather than being office-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities across a range of building services projects.
• Produce detailed electrical calculations, specifications, technical reports and design documentation.
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power and fire alarm systems.
• Manage electrical design packages from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant British Standards, building regulations and industry requirements.
• Coordinate electrical services with mechanical, public health, architectural and structural design teams.
• Undertake load assessments, cable sizing, voltage drop calculations and other essential electrical calculations.
• Review drawings, technical submissions and contractor proposals to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and contribute to the development of the wider team.
• Manage project deadlines and deliver high-quality design work while working remotely.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer within building services.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical design, particularly on Residential Projects.
• Experience delivering electrical building services designs from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Excellent understanding of relevant British Standards, wiring regulations and building services design practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients.
• A relevant electrical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

What's on Offer?

• Fully remote working – work from home with no routine office attendance required.
• The opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging building services projects.
• A senior-level role with scope to influence design quality and project delivery.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• The flexibility to manage your workload while delivering high-quality engineering solutions.