Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Lead

Lusona Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Pension contribution

33 days annual leave

Home & Tech Scheme

EV Car Scheme

Simply Health Cash Plan

1 day per year off for charitable acts

Option to work away from the office 1‑

week of the year in another location

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, security and data systems across building services projects.

You will produce drawings and calculations, liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive sustainable, energy‑efficient solutions from feasibility to handover.

Qualifications

• A degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical design within building services.
• Experience in team leadership/management and project leadership in a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with industry standard software: AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, Amtech, etc.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and IET/BS standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems.
• Producing drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams as required to meet project demands.
• Supporting project delivery from feasibility to handover, including conducting site inspections.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the wider team development.
• Promoting sustainable, energy‑efficient design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Lusona Consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, security and data systems across building services projects.

You will produce drawings and calculations, liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive sustainable, energy‑efficient solutions from feasibility to handover.