Senior Electrical Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building design practice is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Birmingham for a contract role. This engineer will work on diverse projects including residential and commercial sectors. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality electrical designs, managing project documentation, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate must have a degree in Electrical Engineering, relevant experience, and strong skills in tools like Amtech, Dialux, and Revit. This role offers a collaborative environment and focuses on innovation in building performance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Experience in a design consultancy or contractor environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant electrical designs for buildings.
• Design electrical systems for various sectors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Electrical building services knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Client-facing skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IET preferred)

Tools

Amtech/ProDesign

Dialux/Relux

NBS

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Power the Future of Buildings – Be the Expert Behind the Systems!

Senior Electrical Engineer Contract Role!

Location: Birmingham
Office: B3
Start Date: January 2026 – 6 months ongoing
⏱ Hours: 37.5 hours per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role

A leading building design practice is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the team on a contract basis. This Senior Electrical Engineer role will support project delivery across the Midlands, Southwest, and Wales, working across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transportation, defence, and energy.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take a key role in delivering high-quality electrical building services designs while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and supporting junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for understanding project briefs and delivering compliant designs
• Design and specify electrical building services systems including power, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, and lightning protection
• Produce and review detailed electrical calculations using Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, Excel, and in-house tools
• Prepare technical specifications using NBS
• Collaborate with international engineering teams where appropriate
• Work closely with BIM teams using Autodesk Revit
• Undertake site surveys, inspections, and monitor site works
• Produce technical reports and maintain project documentation
• Manage workload, budgets, and elements of project delivery
• Review progress and report any changes in scope
• Support the development and mentoring of junior engineers

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CIBSE or IET preferred)
• Proven experience working as a Senior Electrical Engineer within a design consultancy or contractor design environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical building services standards and regulations
• Proficient in Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of energy reduction strategies, decarbonisation, and building performance
• Strong report writing, communication, and client-facing skills
• Ability to work independently, make technical decisions, and manage time and budgets effectively

If you are interested in this role, apply today!

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.