Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: London (Central Office)
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid

They are a forward thinking and innovative building services and environmental design consultancy, renowned for delivering a wide range of projects including high-end residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, sports, cultural, and infrastructure developments. Their multidisciplinary teams integrate mechanical, electrical, and environmental design to deliver buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient, and technically exceptional.

They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their London office. You will be passionate about delivering excellence across complex, varied projects, with a strong focus on high-end residential design, while growing your professional expertise. This is a unique opportunity to work with a company that supports chartership, fosters career development, and encourages innovation, all within a collaborative and supportive culture.

About the Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead electrical design across multiple projects, acting as the primary point of contact for external design teams and contractors. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of design packages, including concepts, calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules. You will also supervise junior engineers, guiding their growth and sharing knowledge.

This role combines technical leadership, project coordination, and mentorship within a multidisciplinary consultancy where no two projects are the same. You will gain exposure to a wide range of sectors, with a predominant focus on high-end residential, alongside commercial offices, education facilities, sports and leisure buildings, cultural and heritage projects, and complex infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

- You will lead the electrical engineering design on multiple projects from concept through to completion
- You will liaise with external design teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and utility providers
- You will carry out electrical load calculations, LV infrastructure sizing, and software-based design assessments
- You will conduct renewable energy assessments and ensure compliance with sustainability targets
- You will produce complete design packages, including sketches, drawings, specifications, reports, and technical schedules
- You will supervise and mentor junior engineers, delegating tasks and sharing knowledge
- You will attend project meetings and site visits to ensure design intent is achieved
- You will ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines, including Building Regulations, CIBSE, British Standards, and planning policies
- You will collaborate with mechanical and environmental engineers to ensure coordination across disciplines
- You will take initiative in project work, manage your workload, and communicate effectively with your line manager
- You will maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in line with CIBSE/IET requirements
- You will uphold the consultancy’s culture, vision, and internal standards

Requirements

- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer in building services
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience managing junior engineers and delegating work
- Strong knowledge of building regulations, CIBSE guidelines, British Standards, and sustainability principles
- Competence in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and electrical design software such as Amtech, Eplan, Dialux, or PVSyst
- Understanding of thermodynamic