Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Kingston upon Thames; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Career Development

Job summary

Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead building services projects in a hybrid working environment. You will deliver designs across RIBA stages, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with UK standards.

Ideal candidates will hold an Accredited Building Services degree, are progressing toward IEng or CEng, and are proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux, Trimble Pro-Design and Bluebeam. Strong communication and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited Building Services degree and significant experience as an electrical design engineer within building services.

Responsibilities

• Lead building services design projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
• Proficient in undertaking design work through all RIBA stages including feasibility report, concept designs, spatial coordination, detailed design, construction monitoring, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations, codes, and standards.
• Stay up to date with advancements in building services technology and industry trends, applying knowledge to drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Initiative

Education

Building Services degree

IEng or CEng (progress toward)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux/Relux

Trimble Pro-Design

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, GB, KT1 1

Employment Type: Full Time, Work From Home

Closing Date: 2026-10-30

Salary Range: £60,000 - £65,000

Job Overview

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services Kingston, Surrey / SW London Borders - Hybrid & Flexible Working. Circa £65k + Benefits.

Established for over 50 years, this employer occupies the sweet spot between large corporate organisation and smaller entities. You will be part of a friendly collaborative team who are growing and benefiting from a high level of repeat business. With growth set to continue, your career will be in safe hands with this low turnover employer, offering you a huge portfolio of clients and varied projects and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead building services design projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
• Proficient in undertaking design work through all RIBA stages including feasibility report, concept designs, spatial coordination, detailed design, construction monitoring, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations, codes, and standards.
• Stay up to date with advancements in building services technology and industry trends, applying knowledge to drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and processes.

Experience and Skills Required

• Accredited Building Services degree and significant experience as an electrical design engineer within building services.
• Working towards IEng or CEng with CIBSE, IET, or IMechE.
• Ability to work using your own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complicated issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Ambition and willingness to continue to learn and progress.
• Strong working knowledge of British Standards, codes of practice, and relevant design guidance and standards.
• Experience with industry standard software including:
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Dialux / Relux
  • Trimble Pro-Design
  • Bluebeam