Senior Electrical Design Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Contributory pension

Generous annual leave

Study support

Employee ownership

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing building services team. You will lead electrical design projects from concept through post‑completion and manage key client relationships.

Hybrid working is offered with strong emphasis on professional development, an employee‑owned environment, a contributory pension, generous annual leave and study support to aid your progression. Salary is £48,000–£63,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in Electrical Building Services Design.
• Independent project management capability.
• Experience delivering projects from concept to post‑completion.
• Proficient in electrical design and calculation software.
• Understanding of British Standards and regulations.
• Client, contractor and team liaison experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide technical support.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and deliver electrical building services projects from concept to post‑completion.
• Lead production and technical delivery of electrical designs, drawings, reports and specifications.
• Perform and review electrical calculations using recognised software.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, external consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Manage client relationships as key contact on electrical design matters.
• Monitor contractor progress and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.
• Deliver projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, leisure, retail, residential, extra care and mixed‑use developments.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice and applicable regulations.
• Promote sustainable design principles and energy‑efficient engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the engineering team.
• Assist with developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client liaison

Communication skills

Education

HND or degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £48,000 - £63,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working

The Company

An established and growing employee-owned building services consultancy based in Birmingham is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support its expanding team.

The consultancy provides mechanical, electrical, environmental, energy and sustainability design services across a diverse portfolio of building projects. Working with a strong client base, they deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions across multiple sectors, with a continued focus on improving the built environment.

As an employee-owned business, the company places real emphasis on its people, offering a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and clearly defined career progression pathways.

The Role

The successful Senior Electrical Design Engineer will play an important role within the electrical design team, taking responsibility for the technical delivery and management of electrical building services projects from initial concept through to post-completion.

You will have the opportunity to lead projects independently, manage client relationships and coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.

Working across a varied portfolio of developments, you will also provide technical support to colleagues, contribute to the development of the wider team and help maintain the high standards of service the consultancy is known for.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take greater responsibility, lead projects and continue progressing their career within an employee-owned consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage and deliver electrical building services projects from concept through to post-completion.
• Lead the production and technical delivery of electrical designs, drawings, reports and specifications.
• Undertake and review electrical calculations using recognised industry software.
• Take responsibility for project coordination, technical delivery and design quality.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact on electrical design matters.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams, external consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contractor progress and provide technical advice throughout project delivery.
• Deliver projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, leisure, retail, residential, extra care and mixed-use developments.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice and applicable regulations.
• Promote sustainable design principles and energy-efficient engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the engineering team.
• Assist with developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Requirements

• HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Significant experience within Electrical Building Services Design.
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to independently manage electrical design projects.
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to post-completion.
• Competent in recognised electrical design and calculation software.
• Strong understanding of relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice and industry regulations.
• Experience liaising directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent project management, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and provide technical support to colleagues.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIBSE or IET.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £48,000 - £63,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Employee-owned business (EOT).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Office closure over Christmas, without using annual leave entitlement.
• Early finish every Friday at 2pm.
• Study assistance and support with professional qualifications.
• Fully supported career development and defined progression pathways.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Death in service benefit.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company EV salary sacrifice scheme.