Senior Electrical Design Engineer — Hybrid & Major Projects

Energy Jobline ZR; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Major projects exposure

Career development programs

Professional accreditation support

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Generous leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical Building Services design from concept to construction. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects across commercial, defence, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

The role requires a degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, Chartered or working towards chartership, and strong knowledge of UK standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership (IET, CIBSE, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in the design of electrical building services systems.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, BS7671, and relevant industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing electrical design calculations and specifications.
• Designing LV power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, fire alarms, and associated building systems.
• Leading project deliverables across multiple sectors and project stages.
• Managing client relationships and attending design and coordination meetings.
• Collaborating closely with mechanical, structural, architectural, and specialist engineering disciplines.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and sustainability objectives.
• Supporting bid preparation, proposals, and business development activities where required.

Skills

Electrical design

Building services

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

UK Building Regulations

BS7671

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership (IET/CIBSE)

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

ETAP

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical Building Services design from concept to construction. You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects across commercial, defence, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

The role requires a degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, Chartered or working towards chartership, and strong knowledge of UK standards.