Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Lusona Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Pension contribution

33 days annual leave

Home & Tech Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Simply Health Cash Plan

1 day per year off for charitable acts

Option to work away from the office 1‑

week of the year in another location

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, security and data systems across building services projects.

You will produce drawings and calculations, liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive sustainable, energy‑efficient solutions from feasibility to handover.

Qualifications

• A degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical design within building services.
• Experience in team leadership/management and project leadership in a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with industry standard software: AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, Amtech, etc.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and IET/BS standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems.
• Producing drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams as required to meet project demands.
• Supporting project delivery from feasibility to handover, including conducting site inspections.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the wider team development.
• Promoting sustainable, energy‑efficient design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: Up to £55,000 + Package

Client Overview

Our client is an award‑winning, multi‑disciplinary building services consultancy known for delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and complex refurbishment projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative, people‑focused culture, they provide graduates with the perfect environment to learn, grow, and develop into well‑rounded building services professionals.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic Building Services team. Your role will involve:

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems.
• Producing drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams as required to meet project demands.
• Supporting project delivery from feasibility to handover, including conducting site inspections.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the wider team development.
• Promoting sustainable, energy‑efficient design solutions.

This role offers genuine opportunities for progression, increased project ownership, and involvement in sustainable technology integration.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical design within building services,
• Experience in team leadership/management and project leadership in a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with industry standard software: AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, Amtech, etc.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and IET/BS standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• 5% Pension contribution.
• 33 days annual leave
• Home & Tech Scheme
• EV Car Scheme
• Simply Health Cash Plan
• 1 day per year off for charitable works
• Option to work away from your office 1 week of the year in another location in UK or Europe
• Professional development and training opportunities