Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Phoenix Gray; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Gray is hiring a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead design and project management within their client's consultancy. The role involves supervising junior staff, managing project costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while maintaining client relationships. This is a perfect opportunity for proactive engineers seeking growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities in a supportive team

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of current Building Regulations, especially energy-related controls.
• Experience in consultancy or large contractor design roles.
• Capability to produce detailed specifications and design calculations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing junior staff while managing engineering designs.
• Conducting quality inspections on projects.
• Liaising with clients and attending project-related meetings.

Skills

Project management expertise

Client relationship management

Electrical design knowledge

Building Regulations knowledge

CAD proficiency

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Phoenix Gray Rec Ltd is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our client s consultancy. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of overseeing junior staff while undertaking comprehensive engineering designs. You will be instrumental in project management and administration duties, as well as monitoring design team costs within the framework of the established programme and budget. This role demands a proactive approach in assisting with fee assessments and providing compelling fee bids for various projects.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess an ambitious and self–motivated spirit, alongside a collaborative mindset. You should have experience in smaller consultancies where both design and management responsibilities are essential. Your expertise in producing designs from conception to completion including specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates is critical, along with your ability to effectively manage client relationships and collaborate with the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement company policies and procedures.
• Carry out electrical design and project management across diverse projects.
• Manage the design team while providing engineering support.
• Liaise with clients and attend project–related meetings.
• Maintain and expand existing client relationships.
• Conduct surveys and produce comprehensive reports.
• Perform quality inspections on projects.
• Utilize CAD systems per company protocols.
• Monitor financial performance of projects.
• Formulate and uphold electrical standards within the organisation.
• Mentor and guide junior staff members.

Experience:

• In–depth knowledge of current Building Regulations, particularly in energy–related controls.
• Experience within a consultancy environment or as part of a large contractor in a design role.
• Project management expertise across multi–disciplinary projects.
• Capability to produce detailed specifications and design calculations.
• Proficient in CAD systems with the ability to produce manual drawings.
• Experience in producing tender packages and conducting tender analysis.
• Competence in budget costing for various service aspects.
• Ability to carry out site surveys across the UK.
• Experience in on–site project management and condition reporting.
• Direct client liaison experience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment. If you are a passionate engineer ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.