Senior Electrical Design Engineer

MoveATech; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E Design Consultancy in Leicester is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of electrical design for various high-profile construction projects. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills, a strong background in building services design, and a proactive mindset. This role offers a competitive salary and a clear pathway to Director-level progression within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Clear pathway to Director-level progression

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven background in building services design.
• Desire to advance toward Associate Director or Director level.
• Strong leadership qualities and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical design from concept through to delivery.
• Ensure technical excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
• Lead design stages and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Building services design

Project management

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Leicester
Type: Full–time, Permanent
Sector: M&E Design Consultancy

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our forward–thinking M&E Design Consultancy. With a portfolio spanning Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Heritage, Hotel & Leisure, Residential, Retail, and Hospitality sectors, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a diverse range of high–profile construction projects across the UK.

As a key member of our 20–strong multidisciplinary team, you will take ownership of electrical design from concept through to delivery ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and sustainability are at the heart of every project. Working closely with clients, architects, and contractors, youll have the autonomy to lead design stages and contribute to strategic decision–making.

About You

You ll be an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a proven background in building services design and a desire to advance your career toward Associate Director or Director level. You ll demonstrate strong leadership qualities, commercial awareness, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for quality design will be key to your success.

What We Offer

• A clear pathway to Director–level progression within a growing consultancy
• The opportunity to work on a broad and varied portfolio of projects
• A supportive, collaborative, and flexible working environment
• Very competitive salary and benefits package

If you re ready to take the next step in your career and play a leading role in shaping the future of our consultancy, we d love to hear from you.