Senior Electrical Engineer (Commercial)

Overview

In this role, you will shape electrical design strategy for major building projects and lead delivery within a commercial-focused team. You’ll collaborate with business leaders in a partner-led environment to drive energy-efficient, standards-compliant installations. You’ll guide and develop trainees, coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts, and manage client relationships to ensure successful project outcomes. The role offers a clear progression path and a strong focus on professional development and work–life balance.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working (WFH 2 days a week)
• 35 hour working week
• competitive salary £45,000–£55,000
• strong benefits package
• clear progression path
• partner-led career trajectory

Responsibilities

• Input design strategy and conceptual design for electrical installations
• Perform design calculations for electrical systems in major buildings
• Produce design drawings, diagrams, schematics, specifications, and schedules
• Ensure compliance with BS standards, Building Regulations and related standards
• Incorporate energy efficiency and low-carbon requirements
• Lead an M&E team in project coordination, meetings, and scheduling
• Act as lead engineer by reviewing others’ work and mentoring trainees
• Manage client and design team relationships; clarify project briefs
• Provide support to other engineers and conduct peer reviews
• Report on electrical and related disciplines in meetings
• Support strategic sustainability policies and internal environmental goals

Key requirements

• Experience leading M&E teams on major building projects
• Proven ability to design electrical installations to relevant standards
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Mentoring and trainee development experience
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and levels of seniority
• Commitment to sustainability and low-carbon design
• Good domain knowledge of electrical systems and reporting in meetings

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• Electrical design of building installations
• Design calculations for electrical systems
• Production of drawings, diagrams and schematics

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