Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer Building Services

Morgan Hunt; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holidays

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Early finish Fridays

Long-term secure work

Job summary

A leading building services consulting firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer to take the lead in designing and managing electrical systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with UK standards. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in the sector, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. The firm promotes staff development, offers a competitive benefits package including 32 days of holiday, and fosters a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical design engineering within the building services sector.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including lighting, power, fire alarms, security, and data systems.
• In-depth understanding of UK building regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for building services projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Prepare detailed electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Electrical design engineering

Team collaboration

Project management

Problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical design tools

Job description

Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer Building Services

Our client are Building Services consulting engineers who specialise in the design, specification and costing of mechanical and electrical building services. They are a well-established local, director‑owned business with considerable experience in the MoD sector. A large chunk of their project portfolio is made up of interesting and challenging defence projects, however they will also get involved in public sector work. They heavily invest in staff training and development, have created a positive workplace culture with high staff retention rates, are flexible and overall a solid brand in the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer at Senior/Principal/Associate level to take the next step in their career. Due to the nature of work you must be able to obtain SC clearance.

Role

• Lead the electrical design for building services projects, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff.
• Prepare detailed electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and reports.
• Take ownership of project delivery, ensuring high‑quality outputs within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Develop strong client relationships and represent the company at client meetings and presentations.
• Provide support in project management, including resource allocation, risk management, and project reporting.

Qualifications / Experience

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards Chartered status.
• Extensive experience in electrical design engineering within the building services sector.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including lighting, power, fire alarms, security, and data systems.
• Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design tools.
• In‑depth understanding of UK building regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex design challenges.
• Proven experience in managing projects and client relationships.
• A proactive, self‑motivated approach to work, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• 32 days holidays
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus
• Early finish Fridays
• Long‑term secure work

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.