Senior Electrical Engineer

Pertemps; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy is seeking a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer for a hybrid role based in London. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical engineering and demonstrated expertise in delivering design solutions. Responsibilities include leading project design, mentoring junior engineers, and engaging with clients. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, professional development, and the opportunity to advance into leadership roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Flexible hybrid working model

Comprehensive professional development

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Experience with commercial and/or data centre projects preferred.
• Ability to produce technical reports and lead client-facing discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical building services systems from concept through to detailed coordination.
• Oversee commissioning processes and ensure best practice implementation.
• Conduct site surveys and manage cross-disciplinary coordination.

Skills

Electrical design solutions

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior engineers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D BIM modelling tools

Job description

Overview

Senior / Lead Electrical Engineer – Location: London (Hybrid Working). Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per year + bonus and benefits.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer to join a thriving, forward-thinking building services consultancy. This career-defining role offers significant client-facing responsibility and opportunities for leadership, managing projects from feasibility through to post-occupancy. With a flexible hybrid working model, you will be part of a company delivering technically complex projects across commercial, data centre, education, and specialist facilities sectors.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering within a consultancy or contractor environment. You should have a proven track record in delivering electrical design solutions, a broad understanding of building services, and the ability to manage client relationships and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical building services systems from concept through to detailed coordination.
• Implement sustainable design principles and innovative technologies.
• Oversee commissioning processes and ensure best practice implementation.
• Deliver technical services on site, including contractor monitoring and quality assurance.
• Conduct site surveys, validation exercises, and manage cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Work across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, data centres, education, residential, and specialist production environments.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a consultancy or contracting environment.
• Experience with commercial and/or data centre projects preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D BIM modelling tools, and electrical load calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce technical reports and specifications and lead client-facing discussions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£50k–£70k) plus performance- and profit-related bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Company-provided laptop and phone.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.

This role provides the opportunity to advance into leadership and management while contributing to a consultancy shaping the future of building services engineering.

Please apply here now!