Senior Electrical Design Engineer

J Dunton Associates Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Private health insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

4-day work week

25 days annual leave

Electric car scheme

Structured professional development

Job summary

J Dunton Associates Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical building services design on data centre projects. You will guide the design team, liaise with clients and other engineers, and help shape strategic business direction.

The role requires extensive post-graduate experience in M&E and strong leadership, with opportunities for career progression and involvement in business development. Flexible working from home or office is available.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).
• Experience on Mission-Critical or similar projects.
• Experience with ICT & Network infrastructure design.
• Proven experience in leading teams of M&E engineers.
• Experience dealing with utility power supply & DNOs.
• Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 protocol desirable.
• MV/HV experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the high-level design reviews and set work schedules.
• Liaise with clients and engineers to ensure specifications are met.
• Build relationships with clients, vendors and professionals.
• Maintain and improve existing engineering processes.
• Support business development and attend conferences/events.
• Mentor and supervise the engineering team on projects.
• Contribute to document control and project reporting.
• Collaborate with senior management to grow the business.

Skills

Chartered engineer (towards)

Mission-critical projects

ICT & network design

M&E team leadership

DNOs experience

IEC 61850 knowledge desirable

Tools

Amtech

ETAP

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

With over four decades experience in the industry and enjoying continuous growth, J Dunton Associates Ltd are recruiting for an experienced electrical engineer to work on electrical infrastructure projects in the data centre industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to come and join our team of experts, working together to deliver excellent value for our clients whilst continuing your own professional development.

Company

JDA is a dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy who provides innovative and specialist design engineering services in the UK & overseas.

We deliver an integrated consultancy service for the design and implementation of building mechanical, electrical and control systems. With over 40 years’ experience, we offer impartial and objective advice from initial concept through to detailed design and supervision under construction.

We are experienced and trusted providers of innovative design ideas that support industry growth, encourage social responsibility, and deliver client satisfaction. We are committed to being industry experts, our enthusiasm for all aspects of engineering making us the team we are today and tomorrow.

We are

• Enthusiastic about all aspects of engineering.
• Dedicated to delivering innovative design ideas to our clients and the industry.
• Approachable, motivated, and trusted.
• Focused on our continuous professional development & knowledge sharing.
• Committed to our team having a good work-life balance.
• Passionate about creating a more sustainable future.
• Having fun along the way!

Job Role

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will have responsibility for Electrical Building Services design and consultancy on a project basis.

As a Senior Engineer you will take responsibility for leading the team of design engineers on both major and minor projects whilst implementing strategic business requirements.

• Lead the high-level design reviews with the engineering team, developing, reviewing, updating, modifying and approving design plans and work schedules as required.
• Liaise with clients and other engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications.
• Establish relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, other professionals, expanding your network.
• Maintain and improve existing engineering processes.
• Assist with business development by attending conferences, events and networking opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering team on a project basis, including mentoring of team members.
• Assist in developing the document control processes and project reporting.
• Provide quality assurance assistance in the reviewing and checking of design deliverables.
• Work with the senior management team to shape the future of the business and develop effective strategies to further grow the business unit, taking an active role with recruitment.
• You will have autonomy to progress, grow and develop within the team, enabling you to unlock your potential without restriction and with a clear career progression path.
• Work alongside the company Directors to grow and develop the company brand.

Package

JDA recognises the importance of attracting talent by offering competitive salaries and flexible working in a friendly and supportive environment.

• Location: Flexible working (working from home or office, periodic attendance at either our Ingatestone or London office will be required for collaborative work, training, and socialising).
• Hours: Full-time (JDA offers a 4-day week with compressed hours).
• Paid authorised overtime.
• 25 days annual leave (there is an additional discretionary Christmas & New Year “shutdown”).
• 6% Employer contributions and 5% Employee (of qualifying earnings) contributions.
• Wellness benefits – Private health insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Access to holistic financial planning advice.
• Structured professional development with opportunities for career progression.
• Electric car scheme.

Key Skills / Experience

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience of using Amtech and ETAP is required.
• Proven experience working on Mission-Critical or similar projects.
• Proven experience with ICT & Network infrastructure design.
• Experience of managing teams of M&E Engineers and acting as project lead.
• Minimum of 7 years postgraduate (or equivalent experience).
• Experience of dealing with utility power supply & DNO’s.
• Ability to use Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks.
• Good understanding of IEC 61850 protocol is desirable.
• Knowledge of other engineering disciplines is desirable.
• MV/HV experience is desirable, or having the motivation and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of Fire detection and suppression systems and Fire regulations desirable.

About You

• Technical & Passionate: A forward-thinking professional who combines technical expertise with a genuine enthusiasm for engineering.
• Results-Driven: An innovative problem-solver focused on delivering exceptional quality.
• Autonomous: A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of building trusted relationships with global clients and internal teams.
• Values-Aligned: Thrives in a culture that prioritises knowledge sharing, social responsibility, and sustainable design engineering.
• Growth Mindset: Committed to continuous personal development and passionate about mentoring others.

Travel

Willingness and ability to travel to EU, USA, and Asia.