Senior Electrical Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy based in Birmingham seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to take a significant role in electrical design projects. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 and the opportunity to lead project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and engage in client interactions across various sectors. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality design and contribute to team development, playing an essential part in delivering efficient electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical building services design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong communication skills and client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full electrical design packages across various sectors.
• Support project delivery from concept to completion.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team growth.

Skills

Electrical design

Client interaction

Team mentoring

Project delivery

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Birmingham | £45,000 - £55,000 + Hybrid (2 Days In / 3 Days at Home)

About Them

They are an energy-centric, multidisciplinary building services consultancy specialising in electrical and mechanical design across commercial, retail, industrial, education, health, leisure, residential and public sector sectors. They deliver full M&E design (RIBA stages 1–7), sustainable building services, low‑carbon and renewable‑ready systems, and integrated control / BMS solutions.

Role Overview

We seek a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to take a leading role in electrical building services design, support project delivery, and contribute to technical excellence across the full project lifecycle — from concept to completion. This position combines hands‑on design responsibility, client interaction, coordination with other disciplines, and mentoring of junior engineers. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, compliant and efficient electrical design work while supporting the growth and development of the electrical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full electrical design packages (mains / sub‑mains distribution, lighting — internal, external, emergency, specialist and controlled lighting, small power and ancillary services, LV distribution, standby / UPS / generation, data & comms, earthing / bonding, containment systems, renewable‑ready power systems, BMS / controls wiring where…)