Senior Electrical Engineer

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Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer Temp Contract - Birmingham
Location: B3 3AX
Start Date: 12/01/26
End date: 10/07/26
Hours per week: 37.5
Pay rate per hour: £33.90

Were seeking a highly skilled Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to delivering projects across the Midlands, Southwest, and Wales.
Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transportation, defence, and energy. Previous experience in these areas would be a strong advantage for this role.

Responsibilities:
Interpret and fully understand project briefs to ensure accurate delivery.
Design and specify complete Electrical Building Services systems, including power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, and lightning protection.
Prepare technical specifications using NBS and maintain comprehensive records in line with company standards.
Collaborate with the BIM team to develop models and drawings, applying a working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
Conduct site surveys, inspections, and monitor on-site activities.
Produce detailed engineering calculations using industry-standard tools such as Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and in-house software, while managing contributions from others.
Write reports and technical notes to support project documentation.
Ensure compliance with all quality, environmental, and governance processes.
Manage personal workload effectively, regularly updating forward plans and working within allocated timeframes.
Oversee aspects of project delivery, including budget awareness and cost estimation.
Review progress, identify anomalies, and report scope changes to the project lead.
Support the technical development and mentoring of junior team members.
Requirements:
Hold a degree (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Preferably a Chartered Engineer with CIBSE or IET accreditation.
Strong proficiency in software tools such as Amtech/ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, and Microsoft Office; experience with HV tools is an advantage.
Knowledge of energy efficiency strategies and approaches for decarbonising both new and existing buildings.
Understanding of energy and carbon data collection and analytics.
Awareness of building physics principles, including passive design and fabric-first strategies.
Skilled in designing for measurement and verification, with experience in commissioning and post-installation performance evaluation.
Previous experience in a design consultancy or contractor design environment is essential.
In-depth knowledge of relevant technical standards.
Ability to manage project deliverables, make decisions independently, and work proactively.
Strong report writing and presentation skills, with experience attending client meetings.
Comfortable working within agreed timeframes and cost budgets set during project briefings.
Willingness to undertake additional tasks as required by management to maintain organisational flexibility.
To apply please call Mihaela/George @ Pertemps Birmingham now!
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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£33.9 per hour
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Engineering

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