Senior Electrical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Structured career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for building services in Cardiff or Bristol. You will lead electrical design across projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients on diverse developments.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical building services with expertise in LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, HV, and BIM/CAD tools. Flexible hybrid working, strong progression opportunities, and professional registration support are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical building services design.
• Experience leading projects and managing engineering teams.
• Membership with CIBSE or IET, actively working towards membership.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong technical expertise in LV distribution, switchgear, cable calculations (Amtech/ElectricalOM), generator/transformer/UPS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities across RIBA stages, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
• Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting their professional growth.
• Conduct site inspections, support commissioning activities, and perform technical reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

LV distribution

Power systems

Lighting design

Fire alarms

HV infrastructure

Education

CIBSE/IET membership (progress towards Chartered Engineer)

Tools

Amtech/ElectricalOM

Dialux/Relux

CAD software

BIM software

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Location: Cardiff / Bristol

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Overview

An established building services consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing team in either Cardiff or Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with at least five years' experience in electrical building services design who is looking to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients across a diverse range of innovative developments.

The successful candidate will have proven project leadership experience, strong technical knowledge of LV distribution, power systems, lighting design, fire alarms, and HV infrastructure, alongside proficiency with industry-standard design and BIM software. Membership with CIBSE or IET (or working towards it), together with progress towards Chartered Engineer status would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience).
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family.
• Access to a company reward scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Structured career progression opportunities with clear pathways for advancement.
• Mentorship and support to help you achieve Chartered Engineer status.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

• Collaborating with clients and project teams to develop tailored electrical engineering solutions.
• Preparing detailed designs, calculations, and specifications for building services projects.
• Leading project meetings and ensuring effective communication across all stakeholders.
• Reviewing and approving technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure quality standards are met.
• Supporting the professional development of junior team members through mentoring and training.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Lead electrical design activities across all RIBA stages, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
• Oversee quality assurance procedures and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
• Conduct site inspections, support commissioning activities, and perform technical reviews.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical building services design.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing engineering teams.
• Membership with CIBSE or IET (or actively working towards membership).
• Progress towards achieving Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • LV distribution and switchgear
  • Cable calculations (e.g., Amtech / ElectricalOM)
  • Generator, transformer, and UPS systems
  • Lighting design (Dialux / Relux)
  • Fire alarm and life safety systems
  • HV infrastructure and private networks
  • CAD and BIM software