Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Cardiff

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

Job Description

Your new company A leading international engineering and design consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing Building Services team. Working across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects, you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions within sectors including commercial, defence, healthcare, education, transportation, and critical infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that invests heavily in professional development, technical excellence, and career progression.

Your new role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the delivery of electrical Building services design from concept through to construction. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for developing technically robust solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Key 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.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership) through 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.
• Experience using industry-standard design software such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux, ETAP, or similar.
• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within collaborative teams.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to major nationally significant projects.
• Structured career development and training programmes.
• Support towards further professional accreditation.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Generous annual leave allowance with additional flexible benefits.