Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer — Lead Designer

Morson Human Resources Limited; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Structured professional development

Support toward Chartered Engineer

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is recruiting a Senior/Principal Building Services Engineer (Electrical) for a leading UK infrastructure consultancy. The role focuses on electrical design across infrastructure and MoJ projects, including prisons and secure facilities.

You will lead design teams, ensure quality and compliance, and deliver safe, practical electrical solutions while managing budgets, programmes and stakeholder relationships. Strong leadership and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience designing electrical building-services systems.
• A strong understanding of electrical engineering theory and its practical application.
• Experience producing and checking electrical calculations, specifications, drawings and technical reports.
• Knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security systems and associated building infrastructure.
• Detailed knowledge of Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant electrical design guidance.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design and project teams.
• A good understanding of CDM Regulations, design risk management and health and safety responsibilities.
• Experience using electrical design, modelling and calculation software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and BIM-led design processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce technically sound electrical building-services designs that meet client requirements, relevant standards and industry best practice.
• Design and coordinate systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, standby power and associated infrastructure.
• Prepare and check calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Lead or support projects from initial survey and concept design through detailed design, construction support, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, architectural and other technical disciplines.
• Undertake site visits, surveys, inspections and technical assessments.
• Develop practical and compliant solutions for existing, refurbished and new-build facilities.
• Identify design hazards and ensure appropriate controls are incorporated into project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, CDM Regulations and relevant technical guidance.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, operational teams and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage design quality, technical assurance and programme performance across multiple schemes.
• Support delivery against agreed project budgets and commercial objectives.
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals, framework opportunities and wider work-winning activity.
• Share technical knowledge and support the development of junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budget awareness

Education

Electrical/Building Services engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Morson Human Resources Limited is recruiting a Senior/Principal Building Services Engineer (Electrical) for a leading UK infrastructure consultancy. The role focuses on electrical design across infrastructure and MoJ projects, including prisons and secure facilities.

You will lead design teams, ensure quality and compliance, and deliver safe, practical electrical solutions while managing budgets, programmes and stakeholder relationships. Strong leadership and client-facing skills are essential.