Senior Electrical Engineer

ARM; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support various projects across the Midlands, Southwest, and Wales. Your responsibilities will include designing and specifying electrical systems such as power, lighting, and security. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering and have experience in a design consultancy or contractor environment. Proficiency with design tools like Amtech and Dialux is essential. This role offers competitive hourly rates and the chance to work on impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Building Services Engineering or equivalent required.
• Chartered status preferred (CIBSE / IET).
• Experience in design consultancy or contractor design environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical systems including power and lighting.
• Produce technical specifications and calculations.
• Collaborate with BIM / Revit teams and conduct site surveys.

Skills

Design and specify electrical systems

Proficient with Amtech / Prodesign

Strong report writing skills

Client engagement

Independent working skills

Education

Degree in Electrical / Building Services Engineering

Chartered status (CIBSE / IET)

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title : Senior Electrical Engineer

Rate : £45.87 / hr

Location : Birmingham

Overview

ARM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support projects across the Midlands, Southwest & Wales in sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transport, defence, and energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical systems : power, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection.
• Produce calculations (Excel, Amtech, Dialux / Relux) and technical specifications (NBS).
• Collaborate with BIM / Revit teams; conduct site surveys and inspections.
• Manage workload, budgets, and support junior staff.
• Maintain quality, environmental, and governance standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical / Building Services Engineering (or equivalent); Chartered preferred (CIBSE / IET).
• Experience in design consultancy or contractor design environment.
• Proficient with Amtech / Prodesign, Dialux / Relux, NBS, Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of energy reduction, decarbonisation, and building physics.
• Strong report writing, client engagement, and independent working skills.
• We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK. Site access checks will be required.

For more information, contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to .

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change