Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design services on various projects. The role emphasizes sustainable solutions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have proven electrical engineering experience, familiarity with BIM tools like Revit and Dialux, and a relevant degree. This position offers a supportive work environment, emphasizing professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering electrical and M&E solutions across varied building sectors.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues.
• Solid understanding of BIM processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day technical delivery of electrical design services.
• Oversee production of high-quality design deliverables.
• Support commercial success through project management.

Skills

Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer

BIM processes and tools

Collaborative mindset

Education

HNC, HND, Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or building services

Tools

Revit

Dialux

Elec OM / Amtech

Job description

Opportunity

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing MEP (Building Services) team based in our Cardiff office.

About The Business

It’s a fantastic time to become part of Stantec’s MEP division as we continue to grow nationally! Our engineers are experts in creating high-performing, sustainable environments. We work across all major sectors, from commercial and residential to heritage and industrial delivering intelligent design that enhances the built environment and supports our clients’ net-zero ambitions.

The Cardiff MEP team is a vibrant and exciting group of over 30 highly skilled engineers, technicians and building specialists, working at the forefront of the industry. We’re delivering two of the largest healthcare schemes in Wales, alongside some of the country’s most significant education projects and culturally important developments. You’ll also have the opportunity to work in a truly multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with some of the best engineers across a wide range of disciplines. With a strong and secure pipeline of work across all sectors, the team offers an exceptional opportunity to be part of high-profile, meaningful projects while growing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

You’ll be joining a highly motivated and collaborative team of engineers who are passionate about delivering sustainable, innovative solutions and who genuinely enjoy what they do.

You will lead the day-to-day technical delivery of electrical design services on multi-disciplinary building projects. You will oversee the production of high-quality design deliverables, including specifications, drawings, and schedules.

You will support the commercial success of your projects through timely invoicing, WIP management, and workload/resource planning. You will mentor junior team members, including graduates and apprentices, and play a key role in their career development.

About You

You will be an experienced Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable solutions for your clients and will have the following:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering both electrical and M&E solutions across varied building sectors.
• Supported, developed or mentored junior colleagues.
• Experienced with BIM processes and tools including Revit, Dialux & Elec OM / Amtech.
• A collaborative mindset and experience working closely with architects and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelors or Masters) in Electrical Engineering or building services.
• Chartered status or working towards it.

At Stantec, we place a strong emphasis on personal development, work-life balance, and supporting our people to thrive. In Cardiff, you’ll be part of a growing, close-knit office with the full backing and resources of a global consultancy.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.