Senior Electrical Engineer: Lead Power & Building Systems

Black & White Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical infrastructure design for high-profile projects. The role involves owning significant design packages, mentoring junior engineers and delivering integrated MEP solutions within multidisciplinary teams.

You will drive technical excellence, review outputs, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while upholding quality and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering electrical building services engineering designs.
• Proven understanding of power distribution, standby power systems, lighting and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Experience leading design packages and managing technical deliverables.
• Strong coordination and communication skills within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Ability to review engineering work and solve complex technical challenges.
• Experience supporting clients, stakeholders and developing junior engineers.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering designs for complex projects, including LV systems, power distribution, backup power, lighting and associated building services systems.
• Lead the development of technical solutions and undertake engineering calculations and system design activities.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Review design outputs and provide technical guidance to maintain quality and consistency.
• Support client interactions and contribute to technical discussions throughout project lifecycles.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and share technical knowledge across teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation and enhanced engineering performance.
• Support project planning, resource forecasting and design programme delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Standby power

Lighting design

Technical leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Multidisciplinary

Code & standards

Job description

Black & White Engineering is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical infrastructure design for high-profile projects. The role involves owning significant design packages, mentoring junior engineers and delivering integrated MEP solutions within multidisciplinary teams.

You will drive technical excellence, review outputs, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery while upholding quality and industry standards.