Senior Electrical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Diverse high-profile projects

Job summary

Senior Electrical Engineer role in Nottingham within a leading multidisciplinary consultancy. Focus on electrical design delivery, coordination with BIM and other design teams, and mentoring junior staff.

You will lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, ensure adherence to BS 7671, and drive sustainable design solutions while developing client relationships and managing design packages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience in electrical building services design within an MEP consultancy environment.
• Strong 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.
• Good organisational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services systems (power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, data).
• Produce electrical design calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, public health, structural and architectural disciplines.
• Support projects through all stages from concept to construction.
• Ensure designs comply with standards/regulations including BS 7671.
• Work within 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 and budgets.

Skills

Electrical design

BIM coordination

Revit

Project coordination

Client facing

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM coordination tools

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.

• 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 documentationli>
• 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

• 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

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an established Building Services team and take a leading role in the delivery of technically challenging projects. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of electrical design packages, develop client relationships, support junior engineers and contribute to sustainable design solutions, while receiving continued support for professional development and career progression.