Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services

Morson Talent; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Maidstone to provide technical support and lead design processes. Key responsibilities include carrying out design calculations, producing project documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate should possess strong electrical design expertise and excellent collaboration skills. This role offers opportunities across various project types, including educational and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design and excellent technical ability.
• Experience in carrying out design calculations and providing technical input.
• Experienced in producing drawings, reports, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out design calculations and providing detailed technical documentation.
• Producing drawings, reports, and specifications that meet project requirements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success and adherence to standards.

Skills

Electrical design and technical expertise

Design calculations and technical input

Production of drawings, reports, and specifications

Quality assurance and adherence to QA processes

Project delivery and collaboration skills

Leadership and mentoring of junior engineers

Knowledge of building services design principles

Effective communication and teamwork

Time and resource management

Application of latest industry standards and digital delivery tools

Job description

Overview

The Electrical Design Engineer will provide expert electrical design and technical support throughout project delivery, working closely with the Project Team, Project Leader, and wider Design Team. The role demands consistent production of technically sound and well-considered solutions, ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables through adherence to QA processes. The successful candidate will lead by example, offering guidance and support to junior engineers while driving the development of design aspects efficiently and effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out design calculations
• Producing drawings, reports, and specifications that clearly communicate system requirements
• Utilising digital delivery resources to maintain consistency and meet project deadlines
• Active collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes and adherence to the latest industry standards and best practices

Project scope

This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across various RIBA stages (0 to 6), including education (new build schools for the DfE), colleges, universities, high-rise residential, large-scale commercial projects, stadia, and healthcare sectors. The role is ideal for individuals seeking to develop their skills within a growing business sector while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and technical excellence.

Skills and qualifications

• Electrical design and technical expertise
• Design calculations and technical input
• Production of drawings, reports, and specifications
• Quality assurance and adherence to QA processes
• Project delivery and collaboration skills
• Leadership and mentoring of junior engineers
• Knowledge of building services design principles
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Time and resource management
• Application of latest industry standards and digital delivery tools

For more information please contact Tom Glover at Morson Talent