Senior Electrical Engineer - Lead Design in Cardiff

Hoare Lea; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Private medical cover

EV salary sacrifice

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

Hoare Lea, Cardiff, invites senior/ principal Electrical Engineer candidates to shape and deliver high‑quality electrical design for diverse projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Based in our Cardiff office, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, nurture talent, and drive innovative design solutions while maintaining client satisfaction and industry standards. This role offers clear progression in a leading UK engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role delivering on complex projects.
• Experience with modern technical delivery processes and software like BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors/architects in a design-oriented/consultant role.
• Self-awareness, openness and a collaborative, generous attitude.
• Experience mentoring others to build knowledge, skills and confidence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day technical delivery of electrical design for multi-disciplinary projects across sectors.
• Lead development of initial strategic concepts ensuring alignment with brief and regulatory standards.
• Regularly interact with internal and external stakeholders; attend project meetings and translate briefs to the project team.
• Collaborate with the team leader to monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered.
• Mentor and support junior professionals, including apprentices and graduates.

Skills

Electrical design

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Project delivery

Tools

BIM

Revit

Electrical OM

Dialux

Relux

Job description

Hoare Lea, Cardiff, invites senior/ principal Electrical Engineer candidates to shape and deliver high‑quality electrical design for diverse projects in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Based in our Cardiff office, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, nurture talent, and drive innovative design solutions while maintaining client satisfaction and industry standards. This role offers clear progression in a leading UK engineering consultancy.