Senior Electrical Engineer - #2096185

Your new company
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing building services engineering consultancy, recognised for delivering high-quality mechanical, electrical and low-carbon design solutions at scale.The business works across a diverse portfolio of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, zero-carbon and public sector developments. Sustainability, innovation and research-led engineering are embedded at the core of their approach, enabling clients to deliver highly efficient, future-proofed buildings.The organisation promotes a collaborative, people-focused culture, with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, continuous professional development and structured career progression into leadership roles.Your new role
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will be based in the company's West Midlands office, playing a key role within a multi-disciplinary design team. You will lead on projects, provide technical oversight and mentor junior engineers, while contributing to the strategic delivery of complex and high-profile schemes.You will be responsible for both the technical delivery and commercial success of projects, ensuring designs are innovative, compliant and aligned with client expectations.Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading electrical design delivery across a range of building services projects in multiple sectors
• Taking ownership of project stages from concept through to detailed design and handover
• Producing and reviewing electrical design drawings, calculations and technical specifications
• Undertaking and overseeing both manual and software-based design calculations
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, attending and leading design and project meetings
• Coordinating with mechanical, sustainability and other design disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
• Managing project resources, programmes and budgets to ensure successful delivery
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, contributing to team development
• Selecting appropriate systems, plant and equipment aligned with performance and efficiency requirements
• Driving the implementation of sustainable and low-/zero-carbon design strategies
• Reviewing site installations, monitoring progress and ensuring compliance with design intent
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations, standards and emerging technologies
• Supporting bid development, fee proposals and business development activities where required

What you'll need to succeed
Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or HNC/HND with significant experience)

• Typically 5+ years' experience in building services electrical design within a consultancy environment
• Proven experience leading projects and managing design delivery
• Strong proficiency with design tools such as Microsoft Office, Relux/Dialux, Amtech and Revit
• In-depth knowledge of British and European Standards and Building Regulations
• Strong understanding of BREEAM and sustainable design principles
• Demonstrable experience incorporating renewable and low-carbon technologies into projects
• Chartered status (or actively working towards) with CIBSE or IET
• Good working knowledge of mechanical services to support multidisciplinary coordination
• Experience working on complex or regulated sector projects (healthcare/HTM knowledge advantageous)
• Strong client-facing, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team and business objectives

What you'll get in return
Clear pathway to Principal/Associate level

• Excellent career development and leadership opportunities
• Flexible and agile working approach
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay
• Generous annual leave with buy/sell options
• Exposure to complex, high-profile and technically challenging projects
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Funded team-building and social activities

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