Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to deliver full electrical design solutions for various building services and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include project quality, client engagement, and mentoring the design team. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in electrical design and relevant chartered status. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with flexible benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical scheme options

Company pension

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical design for building services.
• Strong understanding of building electrical systems and sustainable design.
• Knowledge of CIBSE Guides and IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full electrical design including LV distribution and fire alarms.
• Provide concept design, costings, and technical specifications.
• Monitor project quality and financials, and lead the electrical design team.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Tools

Revit

Amtech

AutoCAD

Hevacomp

Job description

Overview

An opportunity to deliver full electrical design solutions on a range of building services and infrastructure projects for a key client. This role covers concept design through to site delivery, with responsibility for design leadership, project quality, and client engagement across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full electrical design: LV distribution, cable containment, lighting (with controls), fire alarms, small power, structured cabling
• Provide concept design, costings, technical specs, and input to tender submissions
• Carry out calculations for volt drop, supply sizing, and protection systems
• Liaise with controls engineers to help develop control strategies and descriptions of operation
• Produce drawings and calculations (manual/software) per RIBA stages and BG6 Design Framework
• Conduct site surveys, snagging inspections, and generate reports
• Attend internal and client meetings to update on progress and resolve issues
• Monitor project quality and financials, and expand internal electrical/technical standards
• Lead and mentor electrical design team as needed

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical design for building services/infrastructure
• Chartered Engineer or working towards with CIBSE or IET
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • CIBSE Guides
  • IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671 (18th Edition with Amendments)
  • CDM Regulations
  • British Standards
  • Revit/BIM Standards (UK)
  • RIBA or BG6 Design Frameworks
• Proficient with:
  • Amtech
  • Hevacomp
  • AutoCAD
  • Dialux or Relux
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF tools
• Strong understanding of building electrical systems, HVAC interfaces, energy controls, and sustainable design
• Knowledge of LV systems (HV experience beneficial)
• Familiar with National Design Specifications (NBS/NES)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience using Revit and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) & HBN (Health Building Notes) standards
• HV systems exposure

Benefits

• Competitive salary with flexible benefits
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service (+ buy/sell options)
• Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance
• Company pension, Cycle to Work scheme, Save As You Earn share plan
• Paid annual professional membership
• Ongoing training, clear career pathways, and Agile working support