Senior Electrical Engineer - Lead, Hybrid Projects

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across building and infrastructure projects. You will combine hands-on technical leadership with team development, client engagement and project oversight from concept to completion.

The role requires chartered status or willingness to become Chartered, strong governance and a proven track record in delivering high-quality electrical solutions within multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of, and proven experience in, building services electrical design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure sectors.
• Strong technical capability across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed delivery and construction support.
• Experience using industry-recognised design software, with a solid understanding of design standards, regulations and best practice.
• Ability to review, guide and improve technical work, advising colleagues on effective engineering solutions.
• Collaborative, client-focused mindset with excellent communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in producing and approving electrical design concepts, drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Be a visible technical leader, supporting design delivery from feasibility to construction information.
• Contribute to internal standards, procedures and practical design approaches.
• Coordinate electrical solutions with other disciplines, clients and delivery teams.
• Provide sound engineering judgment in decision-making and problem solving.
• Prepare and review reports, calculations, specifications and tender documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Client engagement

Project delivery

Technical judgement

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered status (CEng)

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across building and infrastructure projects. You will combine hands-on technical leadership with team development, client engagement and project oversight from concept to completion.

The role requires chartered status or willingness to become Chartered, strong governance and a proven track record in delivering high-quality electrical solutions within multi-disciplinary teams.