Job type
PermanentLocation
IpswichWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
60000
Senior Electrical Designer
Position: Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Ipswich,
UK Salary: Competitive + Benefits Contract
Type: Full-time, Permanent
UK Salary: Competitive + Benefits Contract
Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic and collaborative design team working across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead electrical design delivery from concept through to completion, contributing to high-quality, sustainable, and technically robust building solutions.
️ Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and specification of electrical building services systems including lighting, power, fire alarms, data, and security systems
- Manage projects through RIBA Stages 1–6, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Coordinate with internal disciplines (mechanical, architectural, structural) and external stakeholders (clients, contractors, consultants)
- Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians within the team
- Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections as required
- Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning, and project programming
- Ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard
- Support the development of sustainable and low-carbon design strategies
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered or working toward CEng status with a relevant institution (e.g., IET, CIBSE)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical building services design
- Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, BS standards, and design codes
- Proficient in designing software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech, and Dialux/Relux
- Experience working on education, healthcare, residential, or public sector projects is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
Benefits Package
- 8% employer pension contribution
- 23 days annual leave + buy holiday scheme
- Flexible working hours (7.5 hours/day between 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home
- Professional development and chartership support
- Collaborative team culture and meaningful project work
If you're a passionate electrical engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a people-focused, design-led consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.
