Senior Electrical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Tring; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beeby Anderson Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in Tring, UK. This role involves leading the design and delivery of a wide range of building services projects, while mentoring junior engineers and managing client relationships.

The consultancy has over 45 years of experience in delivering exceptional engineering solutions across various sectors such as healthcare, education, and commercial. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years' experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of low voltage power distribution and related systems.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and delivery of multiple building services projects.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Produce and review detailed electrical design calculations and specifications.
• Attend client and design team meetings as the lead electrical engineer.
• Coordinate with other engineers and consultants throughout the design process.

Skills

Low voltage power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarms

Client management

Mentoring junior engineers

Electrical design software (AutoCAD, Revit)

Project budgeting

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an innovative and well-established MEP building services consultancy, where you’ll play a key role in leading projects, mentoring engineers, and helping shape the future growth of the business.

Established for over 45 years, this independent Mechanical & Electrical consultancy delivers the full range of building services design across the UK. With an impressive portfolio spanning healthcare, education, commercial, residential and mixed-use developments, they have built a reputation for delivering technically excellent, client-focused engineering solutions.

The senior leadership team remains actively involved in project delivery, creating a supportive and collaborative environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of projects while receiving ongoing guidance and professional development. The business places a strong emphasis on quality, innovation and building long-term client relationships.

Working alongside leading architects, developers and contractors, you’ll become part of a highly respected team delivering projects from initial concept through to completion.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer to strengthen their electrical design team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the electrical design on a wide range of projects, manage client relationships, mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continued success of the business. There is also a genuine opportunity to progress into Associate level for the right individual.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and delivery of multiple building services projects from concept through to completion.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Produce and review detailed electrical design calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Attend client, design team and site meetings, acting as the lead electrical engineer where required.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers and external consultants throughout the design process.
• Undertake site inspections, witness commissioning activities and provide technical support during construction.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Mentor and support intermediate and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and encouraging professional development.
• Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with current regulations, industry standards and company quality procedures.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of low voltage power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms and associated building services systems.
• Proven experience delivering projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial and residential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high technical standards.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and programme delivery.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers.
• Working knowledge of industry design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and electrical design packages.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer status, or already Chartered, would be advantageous.