Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Pertemps Tm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Not disclosed is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Nottingham to lead electrical building services design from concept to completion. You will coordinate with mechanical, architectural and BIM teams, ensuring quality and compliance with BS 7671.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, sustainability and mentoring junior staff within a multidisciplinary consultancy. Hybrid working and strong project exposure are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience in electrical building services design within an MEP consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems.
• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and BS 7671.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple design stages.
• Ability to manage design packages independently while working within a wider team.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services systems across projects.
• Produce electrical design calculations, specifications, reports and documentation.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, public health, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Support projects through concept to construction.
• Ensure designs comply with BS 7671 and relevant standards.
• Work within a BIM environment using Autodesk Revit.
• Attend client and design team meetings representing electrical discipline.
• Contribute to sustainable and low-carbon design solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Assist with project planning, resources and programme delivery.
• Manage design work to timescales, quality and budgets.

Skills

Electrical design

Building services

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000

Job Type: Permanent

The Company

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to strengthen its Building Services (MEP) team with an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer. The business works with both private and public sector clients, delivering sustainable engineering solutions across property, infrastructure, environment and energy. You'll join a collaborative multidisciplinary team working on a diverse range of projects, with a strong focus on technical excellence, sustainability and professional development.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, coordination and delivery of electrical building services projects from concept through to completion. Working closely with mechanical engineers, BIM technicians, architects and other design professionals, you'll take responsibility for electrical design delivery while also supporting junior members of the team.

The role will include:

• Leading the design and delivery of electrical building services systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms and data systems


• Producing electrical design calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation


• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, public health, structural and architectural disciplines


• Supporting projects through all stages from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction


• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and project requirements, including BS 7671


• Working within a BIM environment and collaborating with technicians using Autodesk Revit


• Attending client and design team meetings and representing the electrical discipline


• Contributing to sustainable and low-carbon design solutions


• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians


• Assisting with project planning, resource management and programme delivery


• Managing design work to agreed timescales, quality standards and budgets


• Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements

The successful Senior Electrical Engineer will ideally have:

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering


• Proven experience in electrical building services design within an MEP consultancy environment


• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems


• Good knowledge of UK Building Regulations and relevant industry standards, including BS 7671


• Experience delivering projects across multiple design stages


• Ability to manage design packages independently while working effectively within a wider team


• Strong communication and client-facing skills


• Good organisational and project management abilities


• Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment

Desirable experience includes

• Chartered status or working towards CEng through CIBSE, IET or another relevant professional body


• Experience using Autodesk Revit and BIM coordination tools


• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and low-carbon technologies


• Experience supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Hybrid and flexible working


• Diverse portfolio of high-profile projects


• Ongoing technical and professional development


• Support towards professional chartership


• Collaborative and inclusive working environment


• Clear career progression opportunities


• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy

Keywords

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