Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established M&E consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in building services consultancy.
• Proven track record of delivering electrical designs.
• Familiarity with current building regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services projects.
• Deliver detailed electrical designs and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech

Dialux

Revit MEP

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer role with a well-established M&E consultancy based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Salary £40,000-£60,000 per year (DOE). The client delivers high-quality, bespoke electrical and mechanical design solutions across healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and public sector infrastructure.

Role Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of electrical building services projects from concept through to completion. You will play a key role in ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient delivery of projects across the North East and beyond.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed electrical designs, specifications, and reports using software such as Amtech, AutoCAD, and Dialux, in line with current UK standards and client expectations.
• Oversee and manage electrical elements of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and attend client/design team meetings as a key technical contact.
• Work collaboratively with the mechanical team and wider disciplines to ensure fully coordinated M&E solutions.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers and technicians within the team.
• Maintain a strong understanding of industry developments and regulatory changes to inform design decisions.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline (BEng/MEng).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in building services consultancy, with a proven track record of delivering electrical designs in sectors such as education, healthcare, and commercial.
• Experience with industry software tools including Amtech, AutoCAD, Dialux/Relux, and ideally Revit MEP.
• Familiarity with current building regulations, British Standards, and CIBSE guidelines.
• Chartered or working toward Chartered status with the IET or CIBSE is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with a client-focused approach.

This is a permanent, office-based role with flexible working hours and long-term progression opportunities in a stable and reputable consultancy environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Eleni Avgenaki at Jackson Hogg for a confidential conversation.