Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Skilled Careers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for overseeing junior staff, managing projects, and ensuring quality design outputs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in building regulations and a strong background in project management. Key responsibilities include conducting surveys, managing client relationships, and mentoring team members. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current Building Regulations.
• Experience in consultancy and large contractors.
• Ability to produce detailed specifications and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage junior staff.
• Carry out electrical design and project management.
• Monitor financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Electrical design expertise

Project management

Revit / BIM Standards

Team leadership

Education

HNC or Degree Level

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Revit

Hevacomp

Amtech

Dialux Evo

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer role involves overseeing and managing junior staff, undertaking engineering designs, providing project management and administration duties, and monitoring design team costs while considering the programme and budget for each project.

This position is ideal for an ambitious, self‑motivated team player who has experience in a smaller consultancy environment where both design and management responsibilities are required. The Senior Electrical Engineer will produce designs from initial concept through to completion, including specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates, while also managing clients and internal team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement company procedures and policies.
• Carry out electrical design and project management for various projects in line with company objectives.
• Manage the design team and provide engineering support to all electrical engineers.
• Liaise with clients and attend meetings on all aspects of projects.
• Carry out surveys and produce detailed reports.
• Perform quality inspections on projects.
• Use relevant software in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor financial aspects of projects.
• Formulate electrical standards within the organisation.
• Mentor and oversee junior staff.

Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of current Building Regulations.
• Previous experience working in a consultancy environment.
• Experience working for a large contractor in a design capacity.
• Project management of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to produce detailed specifications and design calculations (manual and software-based).
• Skilled in producing drawings, markups, and tender packages.
• Ability to analyse returned tenders and prepare budget costings.
• Conduct site surveys and on‑site project management.
• Prepare condition reports and manage junior staff.
• Direct client liaison experience.

Technical Knowledge

• CIBSE Guides
• IEE Regulations
• CDM Regulations
• British Standards
• Revit / BIM Standards (UK)
• Building Regulations

Project Types

• New Residential Developments
• Commercial
• Healthcare
• Condition and Acquisition Surveys
• Contract Administration

Education & Skills

• Qualified to at least HNC or Degree Level.
• Proficient in Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, Hevacomp, Amtech, and Dialux Evo.
• Must be a team player.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality designs, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of projects and lead a team in a dynamic environment.