Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Birmingham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Building Services
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £45,000 - £55,000

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Hybrid – Office attendance from as little as once a week

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Hybrid – Office attendance from as little as once a week

Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding MEP team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the UK, including commercial offices, retail, industrial, and large-scale residential developments (BTR, PRS, student accommodation).
This role offers genuine flexibility, career progression, and the chance to contribute to sustainability and decarbonisation strategies within the built environment.

Your new role

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver electrical design packages across a variety of projects
  • Produce technical specifications, drawings, and reports
  • Attend site inspections and client/contractor meetings
  • Support technical due diligence, dilapidations, and PPM surveys
  • Contribute to project monitoring and sustainability initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop best practices and standard documentation
  • Mentor junior engineers and support CPD activities
  • Assist in budget cost estimates and project planning
  • Maintain individual financial performance and pipeline

What you'll need to succeed

Experience & Qualifications:
  • Experience in building services design (consultancy or contractor background)
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng)
  • Working towards or already achieved Chartered Engineer status (e.g., MCIBSE)
Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of LV distribution, lighting systems, ELV systems, and BS 7671
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Amtech/Trimble, Dialux/Relux, and Revit
  • Experience with technical specifications and drawing production
  • Familiarity with Building Regulations and design standards
Personal Attributes:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Willingness to travel and work flexibly
  • Passion for learning and career development

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
  • Flexible working with laptop and mobile provided
  • Private healthcare (after 6 months), life assurance, and accident cover
  • 25 days holiday + 1 charity day + 1 wellbeing day annually
  • Pension scheme (after 3 months)
  • Support for professional development and industry engagement

What you need to do now


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