Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services (MEP)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing MEP (Building Services) team in the Southwest. You will lead all aspects of the project, including deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, delivering high‑quality outputs for our clients.

You will develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions, manage a project team to deliver detailed designs to required standards, and contribute to innovation and technical excellence within

Qualifications

• UK-qualified senior electrical engineer with building services experience.
• Proven track record delivering electrical and MEP solutions across sectors.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting chartership routes.
• Familiar with BIM processes and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, manage deliverables, resources, programme and budget.
• Develop and oversee design concepts and detailed designs to required standards.
• Collaborate with architects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive innovation, process improvement and technical excellence.

Skills

Senior Electrical Engineer

Electrical Design

Building Services design

Mentoring juniors

BIM - Revit

Education

HNC/HND/Bachelor/Master in Building Services or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing MEP (Building Services) team in the Southwest.

About you:

As a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will support multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and helping them achieve their goals. You will lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, delivering high‑quality outputs for our clients.

We are excited to see you develop and oversee mechanical concepts and design solutions, then manage a project team to deliver detailed design to required standards, producing required design calculations.

You should champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams. Communication and ownership are key to our team’s success and happiness.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer in the UK, ideally with a track record of delivering both electrical and M&E solutions across varied building sectors.
• Developing and mentoring junior engineers, including supporting chartership routes.
• Contributing to innovation, process improvement, and technical excellence initiatives.
• Assisting with aspects of team management, supporting our MEP lead in activities such as resource planning, line management, and quality assurance.
• A collaborative mindset and experience working closely with architects and multidisciplinary teams.

You should have:

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor's, or Master's).
• A proven background in Building Services design.
• A track record working across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential and/or industrial.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and tools including Revit.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.

ReqID: 8045

Other Locations: Exeter, Taunton