Senior Electrical Engineer

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy in Croydon is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior engineers. The role involves managing project delivery, developing client relationships, and overseeing electrical designs across various sectors. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have experience in building services consultancy. Join a collaborative team and help shape the future of electrical engineering in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in building services consultancy or related design role.
• Experience producing electrical designs from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and oversee project management.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality output.
• Manage project costs and develop client relationships.

Skills

Building Services Design

Project Management

Client Liaison

CAD Software

Team Leadership

Education

HNC, Degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services Consultancy (Croydon)

I'm supporting a successful and growing building services consultancy in Croydon that is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This is a key role within the business, well-suited to someone who has worked in a smaller consultancy environment where both hands‑on design and management responsibilities are required.

This position offers the opportunity to lead junior engineers, manage projects, develop client relationships, and take ownership of electrical design delivery across a wide range of sectors including Education, Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, and Survey / Condition Reporting projects.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll take a lead role in overseeing design output, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high technical standard. You'll manage project costs, support fee proposals, and play an active role in developing the technical standards within the team.

You will be involved from concept through to completion, producing specifications, drawings, schedules, reports, and cost estimates, while also managing client relationships and supporting the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead electrical design and project management across multiple building services projects.

Supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring high‑quality output across the design team.

Produce and review specifications, drawings, design calculations, reports, and tender documents.

Attend client meetings and maintain strong working relationships.

Carry out site surveys, inspections, and condition reports across the UK.

Oversee quality inspections and ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.

Contribute to fee assessments and assist in preparing fee proposals for new projects.

Monitor project finances, ensuring work is delivered within budget and programme.

Help shape and maintain electrical engineering standards within the organisation.

Provide direct technical support to engineers at all levels.

Experience Requirements

Strong background working within a building services consultancy (or design‑focused role for a contractor).

Experience producing detailed electrical building services designs from concept to completion.

Knowledge of Building Regulations (including energy‑related controls), CIBSE guides, IEE Regulations, CDM, and relevant British Standards.

Manual and software‑based design calculations.

Hands‑on CAD experience; ability to produce manual mark‑ups and drawings.

Preparing tender packages, analysing tender returns, and producing budget costings.

Conducting site surveys and on‑site project management.

Direct client liaison and relationship management.

Managing and mentoring junior engineers.

Education

HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Apply now or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437837855 for a confidential chat!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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