Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Lusona Consultancy; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Life assurance

Pension (6% matched)

25 days annual leave

Hybrid/flexible working

Employee discount platform

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Professional development & chartership

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Building Services team in Motherwell. The role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical building services designs across commercial, industrial and life sciences projects, leading junior engineers, and nurturing client relationships.

You will mentor graduates, contribute to bids, and ensure projects meet budget, programme and quality standards while working within a flexible, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE/IET or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience delivering electrical building services projects in relevant sectors.
• Strong electrical design, technical detailing and specification-writing experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrable client-facing experience and ability to build long-term relationships.
• Experience contributing to bids, proposals and tender submissions.
• Working knowledge of BIM Level 2 delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical building services systems in line with current regulations and project requirements.
• Produce and review technical deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Undertake site surveys, inspections and construction-stage support activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to develop safe, efficient and buildable engineering solutions.
• Manage the electrical discipline on small to medium projects, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Review and check designs, calculations and technical documentation for compliance and quality.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduates and junior engineers.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement within quality management.

Skills

Electrical design

Client-facing

Project leadership

BIM Level 2

Communication

Education

Electrical/Building Services degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

DIALux

NBS

Amtech/Trimble

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Job Location: Motherwell

Job Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: Up to £50K + £6K Car allowance + Package

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the built environment, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, life sciences, industrial and more. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, they provide innovative engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design and project delivery.

Known for their technical excellence and commitment to sustainability, they work closely with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients on some of the UK's most challenging and high-profile developments. Their teams combine deep sector knowledge with a practical approach to problem-solving, enabling them to deliver efficient, future-focused solutions that add real value throughout the project lifecycle.

The business offers a supportive environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise, and progress their careers within a growing and forward-thinking organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that places equal importance on innovation, professional development, and delivering outstanding results for its clients.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join their growing Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in the delivery of technically challenging projects across a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, life sciences, defence, infrastructure and the built environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical building services designs, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, and developing strong client relationships. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continued growth and technical excellence of the team.

This position would suit an ambitious Electrical Engineer who is passionate about innovative design, takes ownership of their work, and is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and specify electrical building services systems in line with current regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Produce and review technical deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Undertake site surveys, inspections and construction-stage support activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to develop safe, efficient and buildable engineering solutions.
• Manage the electrical discipline on small to medium-sized projects, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Review and check designs, calculations and technical documentation to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
• Support project planning activities including fee proposals, tender submissions, scopes of work and change management processes.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership and mentoring to graduate, apprentice and junior engineers.
• Promote best practice, continuous improvement and compliance with quality management procedures.
• Maintain an understanding of CDM regulations and their application within project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE, IET or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience delivering electrical building services projects within at least one relevant sector.
• Strong electrical design, technical detailing and specification-writing experience.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrable client-facing experience and the ability to build long-term stakeholder relationships.
• Experience contributing to bids, proposals and tender submissions.
• Working knowledge of BIM Level 2 delivery.
• Proficiency with key industry software including AutoCAD, Navisworks, DIALux, NBS and Amtech/Trimble.
• Due to the nature of some projects, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance where required.
• Salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Annual bonus (based on performance)
• Up to 6% matched pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee discount platform
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Clear career progression opportunities within a highly respected engineering consultancy