Senior Electrical Engineer

Calibre Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead detailed designs and engage with clients. With a focus on professional development, this role offers the chance to progress into a senior leadership position. Key requirements include 5+ years of experience in electrical design, proficiency in software like Amtech, AutoCAD, and Revit, and a commitment to working closely within a team. Competitive salary and structured career progression support are provided.

Benefits

Professional development support

Structured progression into senior leadership

Opportunity to work directly with Directors

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical building services design in a consultancy.
• Competence in commercial, industrial, government, and healthcare sectors.
• Comfortable with detailed design, site work, and existing building assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of electrical building services.
• Engage with clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Manage project's technical and financial success.
• Prepare design proposals, calculations, and reports.
• Support site supervision and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Client interaction

Site work

Commercial awareness

Design software proficiency (Amtech)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Clear Progression to Leadership

Location - Birmingham

Salary - Up to £65k

About the Practice

The consultancy has been established for over two decades, the MEP group currently sits at around six engineers and delivers projects across :

• Commercial & Industrial
• Government & public sector
• Healthcare

Work spans London (65-75%), Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Midlands.

Most schemes involve existing buildings, so regular site presence is expected. Projects are typically developed to Stage 4 detailed design, with Stage 4A and beyond undertaken by contractors.

The Opportunity

This role is aimed at a senior engineer with strong technical delivery skills and genuine commercial awareness. You'll take ownership of detailed electrical design, lead projects, engage directly with clients and gradually support fee proposals and account management alongside the Director.

You’ll be encouraged to integrate into the business, influence its future direction and eventually step into a senior leadership role. The practice places heavy emphasis on professional development, supporting Chartership and further accreditations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading detailed design of electrical building services, including mains distribution, renewables, lighting, life-safety systems and integration with mechanical services.
• Undertaking electrical surveys, feasibility studies and reporting on existing systems.
• Working closely with clients, design teams, suppliers and contractors.
• Managing technical and financial success of projects.
• Preparing calculations, design proposals, tender packages and clear written reports.
• Supporting site supervision, commissioning witnessing and maintenance-related audits.
• Representing the business professionally in meetings and client interactions.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience (typically 5+ years) in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment.
• Competence in detailed design for commercial / industrial / government / healthcare sectors.
• Comfortable with site work and existing building assessments.
• Commercially minded, confident with client interaction and keen to contribute to fee proposals.
• Good knowledge of design software (Amtech), and familiarity with AutoCAD / Revit / BIM.
• Someone who wants to be in the office, collaborate closely with the team and actively drive projects forward.
• Ambition to progress to leadership - not just a “delivery-only” engineer.

Salary & Benefits

• Strong professional development support (including Chartership)
• Clear, structured progression into senior leadership
• Opportunity to work directly with Directors on major clients and accounts

If you would like more information feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search.

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