Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services | Nottingham

MEPJOBS UK; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to high-profile projects

Ongoing professional development

Support towards chartership

Clear career progression

Job summary

Energi People is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical building services design for diverse projects. You will collaborate with BIM specialists, architects, and other disciplines to deliver sustainable, compliant solutions from concept through construction.

The role offers hybrid working, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to contribute to low-carbon design while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience within an MEP consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and BS 7671.
• Experience delivering projects across multiple design stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services systems.
• Produce electrical design calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation.
• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and data systems.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, public health, structural, and architectural teams.
• Support projects through all stages, from concept to construction.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Assist with project planning, resource management, and successful project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

BIM coordination

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a multidisciplinary consultancy delivering a diverse range of exciting projects?

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer to play a key role in the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable projects across multiple sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team where you'll have genuine influence over projects from concept through to completion.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll lead the design and coordination of electrical building services systems while working closely with mechanical engineers, BIM specialists, architects, and other design disciplines.

You’ll be involved in a variety of projects, taking ownership of electrical design solutions and helping to deliver high-quality, efficient, and sustainable outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services systems
• Produce electrical design calculations, specifications, reports, and technical documentation
• Design power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and data systems
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, public health, structural, and architectural teams
• Support projects through all stages, from concept to construction
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards, including BS 7671
• Work within a BIM environment using Revit and other coordination tools
• Attend client and design team meetings
• Contribute to low-carbon and sustainable design strategies
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians
• Assist with project planning, resource management, and successful project delivery

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience delivering electrical building services designs within a consultancy environment.

You Will Have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Proven experience within a Building Services (MEP) consultancy
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and BS 7671
• Experience delivering projects across multiple design stages
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Desirable Experience

• Chartered status or working towards chartership (CIBSE, IET or equivalent)
• BIM and Autodesk Revit experience
• Knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon design principles
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary consultancy

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to a broad range of high-profile projects
• Ongoing professional development
• Support towards chartership
• Clear career progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for greater project ownership, strong career development, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative building services projects, we'd love to hear from you.

About Energi People

Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that aren’t advertised. Find out more at https://energipeople.com/