Senior Electrical Engineer

Carrington West; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Oxford office to lead electrical design within a multidisciplinary Building Services team. You will deliver high‑quality designs, coordinate across feasibility, planning and construction, and ensure alignment with client requirements.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage workloads, and contribute to project delivery, financial forecasting, and business development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Membership of CIBSE, IET, or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Proven experience delivering electrical building services projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions across feasibility to construction stages.
• Lead electrical design activities and ensure project delivery on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with clients to establish briefs, objectives and budget requirements.
• Prepare detailed specifications, calculations, and drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Team leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Job description

Are you a Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking for a new role?

My client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors, including education, defence, commercial, residential, and public sector developments.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Oxford office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in project delivery, client management, and team development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will form part of a wider Building Services Engineering team, delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across a diverse project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering projects to a high technical standard, on time and within budget.
• Lead electrical design activities across feasibility, concept, detailed design, and construction stages.
• Manage and coordinate project delivery, ensuring client requirements are met.
• Prepare detailed specifications, calculations, reports, and technical drawings.
• Meet with clients to establish project briefs, objectives, and budget requirements.
• Review tender submissions and prepare technical recommendations and reports.
• Oversee site works, monitor installation quality, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Carry out inspections of existing installations and produce condition reports.
• Support project financial management, including fee forecasting and invoicing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Manage workloads and support the professional development of team members.
• Assist with recruitment activities and resource planning when required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and identify new opportunities.
• Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.

About You

• Degree or Master's qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership of CIBSE, IET, or an equivalent professional body.
• Chartered Engineer status, or be working towards chartership.
• Proven experience delivering electrical building services projects.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, industry standards, building regulations, CIBSE guidance, and sustainability requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software such as Amtech.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• A proactive approach to client engagement and business development.

Career Development & Working Arrangements

This Electrical Engineer opportunity offers genuine career progression within a growing and supportive business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, shape project delivery strategies, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the continued growth of the team.