Senior Electrical Engineer

iO Associates; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver complex electrical design solutions. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with UK and international standards, and engaging with clients throughout project lifecycles. With a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, this position offers broad project exposure in high-integrity environments. The company promotes a supportive culture with hybrid working options and clear career progression paths, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in electrical engineering.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Options

Professional Development Support

Clear Progression Path

Supportive Team Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering with consultancy exposure.
• Proficient in HV/MV/LV systems and UPS systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design from concept to construction.
• Deliver compliant designs in line with UK and international standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

HV/MV/LV Power Distribution

UPS Systems

Amtech Software

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

IET/CIBSE Accredited Degree

Tools

Amtech

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer
UK-based | Hybrid Working | Permanent | Competitive Salary

A well-established, rapidly expanding engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team, delivering technically complex and resilient electrical design solutions across HV, MV, and LV systems. This is a client-facing role involving detailed system design, site visits, and leadership within multi-disciplinary project teams.

The Role:

• Lead and support electrical system design from concept through to construction.

• Deliver compliant, technically robust designs in line with UK, European, and international standards.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other consultants throughout project life cycles.

• Produce technical reports, specifications, equipment schedules, and drawings.

• Conduct site visits, condition surveys, and support commissioning activities.

• Promote best practice in sustainability, energy efficiency, and health & safety.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years' post-graduate experience in electrical engineering, ideally with consultancy exposure.

• Strong experience in HV/MV/LV power distribution, UPS systems, and generator integration.

• Proficiency in Amtech for cable calculations; lighting and small power system design knowledge essential.

• Chartered or working towards CEng status (IET/CIBSE accredited degree desirable).

• Strong communication, leadership, and team coordination skills.

Desirable Experience:

• System modelling, fault analysis, and resilience planning.

• Involvement in factory acceptance and integrated systems testing.

• Fire alarm, access control, data cabling, and security systems design.

• Understanding of BSRIA BG6, BIM processes, CDM regulations, and project risk management.

Why Apply?

• Broad project exposure across high-integrity and mission-critical environments.

• Hybrid and flexible working options.

• Supportive team culture with emphasis on professional development.

• Clear progression path within a growing consultancy.