Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd. is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design role with a Building Services consultancy based in Sheffield.

The position is a 6+ month contract on a hybrid basis, offering ownership of electrical design projects and leadership of a small engineering team. You will interact directly with clients and stakeholders across healthcare, residential, education and commercial developments, guiding technical delivery while managing budgets and contributing to business growth.

Qualifications

• Five years of engineering design experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Proficiency with CAD or similar modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery and coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Manage a small team, provide technical guidance and training.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and represent the practice externally.
• Monitor budgets and control expenditure within responsibilities.
• Support work-winning activity and client relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Client liaison

Project budgeting

Engineering design

Communication

Education

HND in Building Services

Bachelor's degree in Building Services

Master's degree in Building Services

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical, Senior Appointments

Contract, Hybrid

Discipline: Building Services, Electrical

UK Residency Required: Yes

Apply by: 27/11/2026

Min Experience: 5 years

The Opportunity

6 months plus contract working on a hybrid basis for this leading Building Services Consultancy based in Sheffield. You will be taking ownership of electrical design projects, lead a small engineering team and build your experience across healthcare, residential, education and commercial developments.

You’ll work on projects ranging from smaller sites to multi-million-pound schemes, combining technical delivery with team leadership and direct client contact. The practice offers structured development, professional support and the opportunity to contribute to a growing business.

The role

• Lead electrical design delivery and coordinate work with other engineering disciplines.
• Manage a small team, providing technical guidance, training and support.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and represent the practice internally and externally.
• Monitor budgets and control expenditure within your areas of responsibility.
• Support work-winning activity and help maintain strong client relationships.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have relevant building services design experience, ideally with at least five years in engineering design, and the confidence to take responsibility for projects and support other engineers.

An HND, degree or master’s qualification in building services is preferred, together with professional institution membership. You’ll also need an understanding of CAD or similar modelling software, strong organisational skills and a practical, collaborative approach.

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