Senior Electrical Design Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Nottingham to lead electrical building services design from concept to completion. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver sustainable engineering solutions for private and public sector projects.

You will coordinate with BIM technicians, architects and other engineers, taking responsibility for design delivery, quality, and schedules while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering is required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical building services systems and UK standards.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple design stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of electrical building services systems (power, lighting, fire alarms, data).
• Produce electrical designs, calculations, specs, and reports.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, public health, structural and architectural teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Building Services

BS 7671 knowledge

Autodesk Revit

BIM coordination

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.