Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Carrington West; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding consultancy firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in forming a new MEP team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across healthcare, residential, and industrial sectors, with clear pathways for progression into leadership. The position includes hybrid working, a competitive salary up to £55,000, and various benefits including generous holidays and a pension scheme. Apply now to shape the future of the team!

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Professional memberships paid

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within a building services consultancy.
• Exposure to projects in healthcare, residential or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical design across a range of building services projects.
• Delivering technically robust designs through RIBA Stages 1-4.
• Liaising directly with clients and stakeholders to support smooth project delivery.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineer

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Workload management

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services (Birmingham)

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for the opportunity to play a key role in building and shaping a new MEP team? This is a chance to join a consultancy at an exciting stage of growth, where your experience and ideas will genuinely influence how the team develops.

Our client is expanding their Birmingham office and is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help form the foundations of a new MEP offering. With a strong pipeline of work across healthcare, residential and industrial projects, this is a business‑critical hire supported by established client relationships and a solid reputation for quality delivery.

As the team grows, there is clear and realistic scope to step into a more senior or leadership position within the next 6‑12 months, based on performance and contribution.

Why join?

• Be part of a new MEP team with the opportunity to shape processes, culture and delivery from day one
• Work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including healthcare, residential and industrial schemes
• Clear progression pathway, with genuine opportunities to step up as the team expands
• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work‑life balance
• Generous holiday allowance, including additional leave schemes
• Pension scheme and professional memberships paid

The role

You’ll take responsibility for the electrical design delivery on multiple building services projects, working closely with colleagues and clients to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading electrical design across a range of building services projects
• Delivering technically robust designs through RIBA Stages 1‑4
• Coordinating with mechanical, architectural and other disciplines to ensure integrated solutions
• Liaising directly with clients and stakeholders to support smooth project delivery
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the development of the wider team
• Ensuring compliance with UK regulations and best practice, with healthcare knowledge beneficial

What they’re looking for

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within a building services consultancy
• Exposure to projects in healthcare, residential or industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations (knowledge of healthcare standards such as HTM/HBN is advantageous)
• Ability to manage your own workload, work from a brief and deliver to deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach

This is an excellent opportunity to get involved at the ground floor of a growing team, make a tangible impact, and progress your career with a business that has clear ambitions.

Apply now:

Contact Charlie Weeks at [e-mail] or call 02393 876048 for a confidential discussion.