Senior Electrical Engineer

Kenton Black; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver electrical engineering services for large infrastructure projects, including design and engineering up to 33kV. The role involves reviewing designs, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proficiency in electrical design software. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, life assurance, private medical insurance, and generous holiday entitlement. This role is based in North West London.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly appraisals

Travel expenses covered

24/7 Perkbox membership

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is mandatory.
• Registered member of IET, CIBSE, or other recognized body.
• Proven experience in delivering electrical design in infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end electrical engineering services for projects.
• Design and engineering for large infrastructure up to 33kV.
• Review designs for safety, compliance, and maintainability.

Skills

Low Voltage and High Voltage design

Electrical engineering standards

Electrical design software (Amtech, Trimble, Cymap, ETAP)

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

Design, installation, and commissioning processes

Experience in rail or infrastructure projects

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Registered member of IET, CIBSE, or recognized body

Tools

Amtech

Trimble

Cymap

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer | £60,000–£80,000

Location : North West London

A leading engineering client is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team delivering complex infrastructure projects across rail, highways, power, and tunneling sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile, technically challenging projects while working in a collaborative, innovative, and sustainable environment.

Why This Role?

• Competitive salary with yearly appraisals
• Travel expenses covered for project assignments
• 24 / 7 Perkbox membership for benefits, wellbeing tools, and discounts
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, including Christmas shutdown

About the Role

• The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide end-to-end electrical engineering services, including :
• Design and engineering up to 33kV for large infrastructure projects
• System studies such as load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, harmonics, arc flash, and equipment sizing
• Review of designs for safety, compliance, maintainability, and constructability
• Collaboration with CAD / BIM teams to resolve clashes and interface issues
• Liaison with installation teams, manufacturers, and subcontractors
• Support for project planning, commercial tracking, and reporting
• This is a hands-on role ensuring projects meet programme, budget, and quality requirements while delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient electrical solutions.

Skills & Experience

• Expertise in Low and High Voltage (up to 33kV) power distribution design
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering standards, legislation, and compliance
• Experience with electrical design software (Amtech / Trimble, Cymap, ETAP, etc.)
• Familiarity with 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
• Understanding of design, installation, and commissioning processes
• Experience in rail, power, or large infrastructure projects is a plus

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Registered member of IET, CIBSE, or other recognized professional body
• Proven experience delivering electrical design in infrastructure projects