Senior Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Building Services team. Ideal candidates will be client-facing and strong in hands-on design. You will work on significant projects across the education and healthcare sectors while enjoying flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible working (remote/hybrid options)

Supportive culture for returners and working parents

Career mobility opportunities

High staff retention and strong team ethos

Industry recognition as an inclusive employer

Qualifications

• Chartered or working toward CEng (IET/CIBSE).
• Strong grasp of digital tools and design software.
• Experience in consultancy or design-led contractor roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design electrical systems including power, lighting, and life safety.
• Conduct site visits and inspections.
• Support and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Collaboration

Design Software

Education

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Amtech

ProDesign

Dialux

Relux

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services

Location - Cardiff or Swansea

Salary - £38k - £58k (Negotiable)

We’re working with a top-performing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to find a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their high-achieving Building Services team. With locations in Cardiff and Swansea, the team is recognised as one of the most successful and profitable within the business, thanks to a strong delivery framework and long-term client relationships.

About the Team

Led by a highly experienced manager who joined from a well-known consultancy, this 10-person team thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and a client-first mindset. The group includes a blend of senior hires, graduates, and agency recruits with backgrounds from top-tier consultancies. They closely partner with in-house civil, structural, architectural, and sustainability experts, as well as an active QS/PM team.

Project Focus

You’ll work on a range of challenging and rewarding projects, including:

• Education sector (net zero, decarbonisation)
• Welsh healthcare frameworks
• High-tech and semiconductor facilities

The Role

We’re looking for a client-facing, technically strong Senior Electrical Engineer who can take the lead on projects. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on design delivery and thrives in a collaborative, digitally enabled environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and design electrical systems (power, lighting, life safety, comms, access control, etc.)
• Use industry software (Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, Revit) for detailed calculations and modelling
• Support and guide junior engineers
• Attend and contribute to client and contractor meetings
• Conduct site visits and inspections
• Collaborate with and international delivery teams

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered or working toward CEng (IET/CIBSE)
• Strong grasp of digital tools and design software
• Knowledge of energy reduction, decarbonisation and passive design principles
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Experience in consultancy or design-led contractor roles
• Bonus: familiarity with coding or scripting tools

What’s on Offer

• Flexible working (remote/hybrid options)
• Supportive culture for returners and working parents
• Career mobility—opportunities to relocate nationally or internationally
• High staff retention and strong team ethos
• Industry recognition as an inclusive and progressive employer

If you're interested or would simply like more information then get in touch with Danny Brookes using the below details..

[e-mail]

0121 7960117