Senior Electrical Engineer

Parkinson's UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkinson's UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design of high-quality electrical engineering solutions across diverse projects. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, proven consultancy experience, and exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients and teams. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment focused on sustainable design practices.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Volunteering days

Mental health support

Medical insurance

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Performance bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, preferably chartered or working towards chartered status.
• Proven experience in electrical design within a consultancy.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design projects from concept to completion.
• Produce detailed electrical designs and oversee project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Technical Oversight

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Electrical -OM

Amtech

Dialux

Job description

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST .

Your opportunity

We are a leading inter-disciplinary consultancy specialising in innovative, sustainable, and efficient design solutions across various sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and industrial projects. With a growing portfolio of exciting projects, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to our success.

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take a lead role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality electrical engineering solutions. You will collaborate closely with clients, project teams, and other disciplines to ensure the successful execution of projects, from concept to completion.

Key

• Design Leadership: Produce detailed electrical designs, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security systems, and renewable energy solutions, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations
• Project Management: Oversee the delivery of electrical engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Collaboration: Work closely with clients, architects, and other engineers to develop tailored solutions that meet project requirements
• Technical Oversight: Review and approve designs, calculations, and specifications prepared by junior engineers and ensure quality assurance across all deliverables
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their development and encouraging a collaborative team environment
• Sustainability: Incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable design practices into project solutions
• Site Support: Attend project meetings and site visits to ensure alignment between design intent and on-site implementation

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent (Chartered Engineer status or working towards it preferred)
• Proven experience in electrical design within a consultancy or similar environment, including a strong portfolio of delivered projects
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., BS 7671, Building Regulations)
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and calculation tools (e.g., Electrical -OM, Amtech, Dialux)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead client meetings and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

To be successful in this role you will have an accredited Building Services degree or higher educational qualification and experience in a similar role. Ideally chartered or working towards chartered engineer status with a suitable institution. You will need to be an excellent communicator who can articulate complicated issues between our clients and our highly skilled project teams. You will also need to show a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating a high level diligence and organisational skills.

Ridge operate a CIBSE accredited mentor scheme for registration to the Engineer Council to obtain CEng

About us

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,000+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us [e-mail] and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message [e-mail] , and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.