Senior Electrical Engineer

CBRE; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering Consultancy team. In this full-time role, you will focus on delivering M&E design and asset engineering for both commercial and residential projects. The position demands strong technical skills, excellent client communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. You'll be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous learning, providing you with the tools and resources to thrive in your career. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of building services design experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Providing electrical engineering input and managing projects to ensure timely completion.
• Liaising with clients to ensure satisfaction during all stages of design and construction.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Calculations

Client Liaison

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

HNC/HND Level Qualification

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Job ID: 185321

Posted: 03-Apr-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s): Edinburgh - Scotland - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Role Purpose

Due to continuous demands for their expertise, we are currently expanding our Engineering Consultancy team and looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our market leading Engineering Consultancy team, on a full time permanent basis.

With a focus on Commercial and Residential projects, the successful candidate will focus on delivering a range of M&E Design and Asset Engineering including: Design of Commercial installations and fit outs to RIBA Stage 4, Technical Due Diligence, Dilapidations, M&E Audits, Condition Surveys, PPM/Life Cycle Costing to and range of clients. This role will suit a client facing Senior Electrical Engineer with design and technical asset management skills. The individual must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; be a good team player and also able to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and initiative. The candidate must also have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and be able to adapt to ever changing client and market requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Operational

1. Providing electrical engineering input and review on allocated areas of practice.
2. Carrying out detailed design calculations and preparing technical specifications.
3. Liaising with clients ensuring their satisfaction during all stages of the design and construction.
4. Undertaking survey work and site inspections.
5. Managing several projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
6. Electrical design engineer who has experience of full life cycle design from concept to completion, who can produce estimates, specification, design justification reports and scoping calculations.
7. Providing advice on condition, pre-planned maintenance, repair and refurbishment options.
8. Carrying out surveys specifically tailored to property acquisition advice or dilapidations.
9. Commenting and reporting on statutory requirements in connection with building engineering services.
10. Formulating maintenance programmes and schedules.
11. Involvement in procuring, managing and monitoring planned maintenance of building engineering services on behalf of our clients.
12. Any other duties for which the position holder is suitable and which falls within the scope of the Engineering Consultancy department.

Business Development

1. To develop client relationships with existing customers and explore opportunities for future business.
2. To identify business opportunities for Engineering Consultancy.

Person Specification

1. Minimum 4 years building services design experience in a consultancy environment.
2. Previous design and surveying experience.
3. Qualified to at least HNC/HND level.
4. Ideally will hold a relevant Electrical or Building Services Engineering degree or equivalent, Chartered status desirable.
5. Able to work collaboratively across other disciplines.
6. Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
7. Highly developed communicator with the ability to make a good first impression.
8. Resilient, adaptable and above all, keen and enthusiastic with a hunger to learn and diversify.
9. A team player.
10. Confident to meet, network and socialise with potential and existing clients.
11. Able to prove eligibility to work in the UK.

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it’s like to work at CBRE, visit Life at CBRE.

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2020 revenue). The company has more than 100,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

In the UK, we service our clients from our offices in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, and Southampton.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.