Senior Electrical Design Lead - Hybrid, Building Services

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with bonus

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund

Continuous professional development

Hybrid role with remote work

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a prestigious multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Randburg, Gauteng, seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer in building services. The hybrid role combines on-site client engagement with design work and remote collaboration.

You will lead electrical design for diverse building projects, driving sustainable, code-compliant systems and mentoring junior engineers while coordinating with structural, mechanical and architectural teams.

Qualifications

• B.Eng or B.Sc in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical building services design.
• Proven track record leading electrical design for complex building projects (commercial, residential, healthcare).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, Amtech/Prolek.
• PrEng registration with ECSA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for building services from concept to construction documentation.
• Develop electrical system designs including lighting, power distribution, earthing, lightning protection, standby power and fire alarm systems.
• Produce detailed drawings, calculations, and specifications using industry-standard software.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant building codes and client requirements.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and architectural teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Education

B.Eng or B.Sc Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Dialux

Amtech/Prolek

Job description

Placements24 partners with a prestigious multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Randburg, Gauteng, seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer in building services. The hybrid role combines on-site client engagement with design work and remote collaboration.

You will lead electrical design for diverse building projects, driving sustainable, code-compliant systems and mentoring junior engineers while coordinating with structural, mechanical and architectural teams.