Senior Electrical Engineer

Millbank Holdings; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 114,616,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) for major projects in the Liverpool area. The role involves leading electrical design for large, complex construction programs, coordinating with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams, and delivering compliant, high-quality solutions.

The position requires a degree in Electrical Building Services Engineering, Chartered Engineer status (or pursuit), and extensive experience with building services design,

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status, or currently working towards chartership.
• Membership of CIBSE or IET.
• Significant experience on large, complex construction projects.
• Strong communication and document control experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality electrical designs and specifications meeting project briefs.
• Lead electrical design activities across projects and clients.
• Deliver high-level technical advice in electrical building services engineering.
• Represent electrical engineering at design meetings with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead delivery of coordinated electrical design solutions through to construction.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Team coordination

Client liaison

Regulatory compliance

Technical advisory

Education

Electrical Building Services Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status / pursuing

CIBSE or IET membership

Tools

BIM

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) - Major Projects

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer x 3

Location: Liverpool

Contract: 12 months + / ongoing

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £40.00 - £55.00 per hour Umbrella PAYE: (IR35: Inside scope)

Location: Speke, Liverpool (Hybrid) - the client is open to candidates being based out of their other offices such as Manchester/ Leeds.

Project: MOD, Educaton and Healthcare related projects.

Security & Site Requirements

Basic DBS: Required

BPSS: Required

Role Purpose

The Senior Electrical Engineer will take full responsibility for the preparation of electrical designs and technical advice for large, complex construction projects. The role will involve leading electrical design activities, developing sustainable and cost-effective solutions, and ensuring high-quality, compliant design delivery from concept through to construction. The position will also involve working closely with clients, contractors, architects and multidisciplinary design teams. The role profile confirms that the position is responsible for electrical design on large, complex construction projects and for leading the electrical design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality electrical designs and specifications that meet client requirements and project briefs.


• Undertake and lead professional services associated with electrical design across allocated projects and clients.


• Provide high-level technical advice in electrical building services engineering.


• Represent electrical engineering at project design meetings, establishing solutions, agreeing concepts and working closely with other design team members.


• Lead the delivery of coordinated electrical design solutions through to project completion.


• Lead and support electrical design teams on large and complex projects.


• Coordinate electrical design with other engineering and design disciplines.


• Develop and promote engineering standards and best practice.


• Develop innovative solutions to enhance M&E services, including the implementation of initiatives such as BIM.


• Provide budget costs and pre-tender estimates as required.


• Work collaboratively with clients, architects, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination.


• Ensure designs comply with relevant building regulations, industry standards and applicable design procedures.


• Promote sustainable design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.


• Identify and resolve technical and logistical challenges during design and construction.


• Maintain and share knowledge of relevant professional and technical standards.


• Maintain effective communication with senior management regarding project output, progress, cost and risks.


• Apply all relevant health and safety policies and requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering.


• Membership of CIBSE or IET.


• Chartered Engineer status, or currently working towards chartership.


• Significant experience demonstrating the capability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.


• High level of technical knowledge and experience within electrical building services engineering.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a wider business audience.


• Experience applying quality procedures and document control within engineering design.


• Ability to successfully pass BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements.

Key Skills & Attributes

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:

• Strong technical leadership and electrical building services expertise.


• Experience working on large and complex construction projects.


• Strong design coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.


• A structured approach to quality, compliance and document control.


• Commercial awareness, including experience with budgets and pre-tender estimates.


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and developing innovative engineering solutions.


• Commitment to sustainable design and high professional standards.


• The ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors and wider project teams.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.