Senior Electrical Engineer

Cundall; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cundall in Birmingham is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to join our Building Services team and help deliver innovative, energy‑efficient design solutions for landmark projects across the UK and internationally.

You will work with a team of expert engineers to design electrical distribution, lighting and security systems, with opportunities to progress toward chartership through our accredited development programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (MEng/BEng or equivalent).
• Experience in consultancy design and coordination of electrical distribution, power generation, lighting, security.
• Proficiency with ProDesign (Amtech); ideally Revit and Dialux.
• Strong communication and teamwork; client-focused and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative electrical design solutions for building projects in the UK and internationally.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate electrical distribution, lighting, security systems and power generation.
• Support professional development towards chartership through accredited programmes (CIBSE/IET).

Skills

Electrical engineering

Sustainability

Team collaboration

ProDesign (Amtech)

Revit

Dialux

Education

MEng/BEng in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

ProDesign (Amtech)

Revit

Dialux

Job description

We are an award winning global consultancy and have been named Building's Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities.

Our Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled electrical engineer to join our team at our Birmingham office to play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of innovative electrical design solutions for some of the most exciting building projects in the UK and internationally.

Working across a variety of sectors including Government, Critical Systems, Healthcare, Workplace and Residential, you will work in a team of expert engineers and technicians, and work closely with colleagues of various disciplines to help manage the delivery of technically-excellent, profitable projects for high profile public and private clients.

You'll have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop and with accredited professional development programmes from CIBSE and IET, you'll be fully supported towards achieving chartership.

You will be working in a team that work collaboratively, have a high-performance culture and believe that each member is vital to the team, office and business. Working with the team leaders areas of development will be agreed targeted, providing exposure to facets of engineering that will help you develop your skill set.

The Skills

Educated to degree level in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (MEng or BEng or equivalent), and having gained relevant experience within a consultancy environment (design and coordination of electrical distribution and power generation, lighting, security systems etc), you are already well versed in the use of relevant design software including ProDesign (Amtech) and ideally, Revit and Dialux.

You have proven ability in producing low energy design solutions, carrying out site inspections and surveys, detail design development, and crucially – you have a passion for creative and intuitive design.

Given the collaborative and client focused nature of this role, excellent communication skills and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.

A professional that has a collaborative outlook, helping themselves and team member deliver.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That's why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.