Senior Electrical Building Services Designer – Lead Mentor

ibse; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary dependent on опыт?

29 days' annual leave plus bank and 4‑

Job summary

ibse is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer in North Kent. You will lead electrical design across projects, mentor junior engineers and coordinate with mechanical, structural and architectural teams.

The role combines hands-on design with project leadership and client engagement. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality electrical building services designs using AutoCAD and Revit, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and drive project success

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• ACIBSE (ACIBSE) or equivalent membership.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical building services design.
• At least 3 years leading engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical building services systems and UK standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design information.
• Strong project management, organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and coordination of building services projects from concept to completion.
• Produce and review electrical drawings, schematics, specs and calculations.
• Develop designs using AutoCAD and Revit per UK regs and standards.
• Design and coordinate power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting and fire alarms.
• Review submissions to ensure accuracy, compliance and quality.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, structural and architectural teams.
• Manage design programmes and engineering resources to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Attend client meetings and design reviews, providing electrical expertise.
• Respond to RFIs and technical submissions throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide mentoring and support to junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring

Coordination across disciplines

Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

ACIBSE membership

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

ibse is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer in North Kent. You will lead electrical design across projects, mentor junior engineers and coordinate with mechanical, structural and architectural teams.

The role combines hands-on design with project leadership and client engagement. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality electrical building services designs using AutoCAD and Revit, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and drive project success