Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Central Birmingham (Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day WFH)

Salary: Up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic and growing building services consultancy in central Birmingham. This is a senior-level position offering genuine involvement in technically varied and high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of building services installations across a variety of project types and sectors
• Produce detailed design drawings using Revit (BIM)
• Carry out lighting design using DIALux and/or Relux
• Perform electrical system calculations using Amtech and Excel
• Prepare specifications, design reports, and technical submissions
• Manage projects through RIBA stages, coordinating with clients, architects, and contractors
• Attend design team and client meetings; provide technical advice and design leadership
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development
• Ensure designs comply with current UK Building Regulations, BS 7671, and relevant CIBSE guidance
• Contribute to sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions

Sectors

• Commercial I Offices
• Data centres
• Education
• Retail
• Industrial
• Residential

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ UK-based building services electrical design experience
• Strong electrical design background (LV systems, lighting, power, fire alarms, containment)
• Proficient in DIALux and/or Relux for lighting design
• Experienced with Amtech for electrical calculations
• Competent in Revit and confident using Excel for engineering calculations
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations, BS 7671, and CIBSE guidance
• Experience across multiple building sectors
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Degree or HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status (IET / CIBSE) desirable

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working -4 days in the office (central Birmingham), 1 day working from home
• Flexible office hours
• Varied, technically stimulating project portfolio
• Supportive and progressive working environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing consultancy

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