Senior Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver resilient electrical design solutions. This hybrid role involves leading design projects, client interaction, and ensuring compliance with standards. Join a supportive team with a clear progression path and enjoy flexible working options.

Benefits

Broad project exposure

Hybrid working options

Supportive team culture

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering, ideally with consultancy exposure.
• Proficiency in HV/MV/LV power distribution and UPS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design from concept to construction.
• Deliver compliant designs in line with UK and international standards.
• Conduct site visits and support commissioning activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Coordination

Education

IET/CIBSE Accredited Degree

Tools

Amtech

Job description

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.