Senior Electrical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in London seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical building services design across a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential and education projects. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with mechanical, architectural and contracting teams from concept through to completion.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering, strong consultancy experience, proficiency with Amtech, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD and Revit, plus

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in Building Services consultancy.
• Proven track record delivering commercial, residential and education projects.
• Proficient with Amtech, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical building services design on a variety of projects.
• Produce and review detailed electrical calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
• Manage projects through all design stages, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, contractors and external consultants.
• Attend client and design team meetings, acting as a key technical point of contact.
• Support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
• Ensure compliance with current industry regulations, standards and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client-facing

Mentoring

Education

Electrical/Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

Amtech

Dialux/Relux

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services Consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who can lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients across a diverse portfolio of developments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high–quality electrical design solutions across a range of commercial, residential, and education sector projects, from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical building services design on a variety of projects.
• Produce and review detailed electrical calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings.
• Manage projects through all design stages, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, contractors, and external consultants.
• Attend client and design team meetings, acting as a key technical point of contact.
• Support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
• Ensure compliance with current industry regulations, standards, and best practices

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience working within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• Strong background delivering commercial, residential, and education projects.
• Proficient with industry software such as Amtech, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Strong communication and client–facing skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and supporting junior team members.
• Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous.

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