Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

MEPJOBS UK; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid & flexible working

Support for professional development

Exposure to high-profile projects

Progression to Associate level

Friendly, collaborative team

Impactful SME consultancy

Job summary

Hays Building Services is recruiting a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for a Bristol-based role within a growing independent consultancy. You will lead building services design projects, mentor juniors, manage client relationships, and contribute to business growth.

The role offers hybrid working and exposure to high-profile projects. You will apply strong technical knowledge of electrical design, stay aligned with Building Regulations, and work with Amtech, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD/Revit to

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services design.
• Experience using Amtech, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD/Revit.
• Knowledge of current Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Chartered status or progress towards chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading electrical building services design projects from concept through to completion.
• Producing detailed calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinating designs with mechanical engineers, architects and wider project teams.
• Managing client relationships and attending design meetings.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Contributing to business development and identifying opportunities for repeat work.

Skills

Client-facing

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Electrical/Building Services engineering degree

Tools

Amtech

Dialux/Relux

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

Your new company

Hays Building Services are working exclusively with a well-established and growing independent Building Services Consultancy in Bristol to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, highly respected consultancy where your contribution will have a genuine impact. Unlike larger corporate environments, you'll have direct access to clients, influence over project delivery, and a clear voice within the business.

With a strong pipeline of work spanning commercial offices, residential developments, education facilities, healthcare projects and mixed-use schemes, the business is looking for an ambitious engineer who enjoys technical design, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff.

Your new role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality building services designs while helping to shape the future growth of the business. Responsibilities include:

• Leading electrical building services design projects from concept through to completion.
• Producing detailed calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinating designs with mechanical engineers, architects and wider project teams.
• Managing client relationships and attending design meetings.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Contributing to business development and identifying opportunities for repeat work.

What you need to succeed

We're keen to hear from candidates with:-A degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

• Proven experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services design.
• Experience using software such as Amtech, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD/Revit.
• Good knowledge of current Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Chartered status or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Support towards professional development and chartership.
• Exposure to high-profile projects and key client relationships.
• Genuine opportunity to progress towards Associate level.
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The chance to make a real impact within a growing SME consultancy.