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Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Location: Birmingham | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus

Take Technical Ownership and Lead Electrical Design

A well-established and ambitious building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their Birmingham office. This role is perfect for an experienced engineer looking to take technical ownership, lead projects, and mentor junior staff while delivering innovative and sustainable building solutions.

You’ll work across commercial, healthcare, education, and residential sectors, ensuring high-quality electrical designs and fully coordinated MEP solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarms, data/communications, and security systems

Prepare detailed calculations, specifications, technical drawings, and reports

Manage project deliverables across all stages, from feasibility to handover

Collaborate with mechanical engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure fully coordinated MEP designs

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers

Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams as a key technical point of contact

Ensure compliance with UK regulations, standards (BS 7671, CIBSE), and sustainability objectives

Support business development and contribute to internal processes and standards improvement

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (BEng, MEng, or equivalent)

Chartered status (CEng) or actively working towards it (e.g., CIBSE, IET)

6+ years’ experience in electrical building services consultancy

Strong expertise in electrical system design and coordination

Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software (Amtech, Dialux)

Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills

Proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior engineers

Why Join?

Work with an ambitious consultancy recognised for technical excellence and sustainable design

Hybrid working model to support work-life balance

Competitive salary with performance-related bonus and benefits including pension and private healthcare

Supportive culture with clear career progression and professional development

Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across multiple sectors

If you’re a Senior Electrical Design Engineer ready to lead projects and develop your career in Birmingham, apply now for a confidential discussion

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