Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Milton Keynes

Energy Jobline ZR; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in building services seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Milton Keynes. The role involves leading electrical design, producing detailed documentation, and coordinating with teams. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and consultancy experience in building services design. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience in electrical building services design.
• Strong technical understanding of fire alarm systems and data cabling.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design for building services projects.
• Produce detailed design documentation and specifications.
• Coordinate with mechanical and architectural teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Revit

AutoCAD

Lighting design

Power distribution

Technical leadership

Education

Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Design software

Job description

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Overview

Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes (with UK-wide project coverage)

Employment Type: Permanent

Sector: Building Services / Consulting Engineering

About the Role

Our client, a respected consultancy within the building services engineering sector, is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead and manage the full design process — from concept through to detailed design and project completion. You’ll deliver technically robust, compliant and cost-effective electrical services design solutions for clients across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design for building services projects, including HV/LV systems, power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, and data systems.
• Produce detailed design documentation, load calculations, drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with mechanical, architectural and structural teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and BIM to produce accurate, high-quality design packages.
• Conduct site surveys, attend client and design meetings, and ensure compliance with all relevant UK standards and regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior engineers, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.

About You

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven consultancy experience in electrical building services design across commercial, industrial, or mixed-use sectors.
• Strong technical understanding of lighting design, power distribution, earthing, fire alarm systems, and data cabling.
• Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD and general electrical design software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK building regulations, CIBSE guidelines, and BS standards.
• Excellent communication, project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites when required.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of high-profile and technically challenging projects across the UK.
• A supportive, professional environment where your expertise is recognised and valued.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.

How to Apply

If you’re a motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer seeking to work on innovative and technically complex projects within a respected building services consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today with your CV.

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