Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Baxter Technical Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established building services consultancy in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead diverse projects across the UK. The role involves managing the full design process, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with all regulations. The ideal candidate has a BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering, proven consultancy experience, and skills in design software such as AutoCAD and Revit. Competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience in electrical design within commercial or industrial sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of lighting design, power distribution, fire alarm systems, and data cabling.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK building regulations and BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for projects, ensuring compliance with UK standards.
• Produce detailed design documentation and coordinate with other teams.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical leadership to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Technical Leadership

Education

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes (with UK-wide project coverage)

Employment Type: Permanent

Sector: Building Services / Consulting Engineering

Fantastic Opportunity

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established and forward‑thinking building services consultancy, delivering innovative mechanical and electrical design solutions for commercial, industrial, logistics, residential and mixed‑use projects across the UK. You'll join a highly skilled team known for technical excellence, precision engineering, and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

About the Role

Our client, a respected consultancy within the building services engineering sector, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead and manage the full design process — from concept through to detailed design and project completion. You'll play a key role in delivering technically robust, compliant and cost‑effective electrical services design solutions for clients across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design for building services projects, including HV/LV systems, power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, and data systems.
• Produce detailed design documentation, load calculations, drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with mechanical, architectural and structural teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and BIM to produce accurate, high‑quality design packages.
• Conduct site surveys, attend client and design meetings, and ensure compliance with all relevant UK standards and regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior engineers, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

About You

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven consultancy experience in electrical building services design across commercial, industrial, or mixed‑use sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of lighting design, power distribution, earthing, fire alarm systems, and data cabling.
• Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD and general electrical design software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK building regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and BS standards.
• Excellent communication, project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites when required.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high‑profile and technically challenging projects across the UK.
• A supportive, professional environment where your expertise is recognised and valued.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Excellent long‑term career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer seeking to work on innovative and technically complex projects within a respected building services consultancy, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV.