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.
You will be responsible for leading the electrical design of building services schemes from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, specification, and construction support. The role demands both technical depth and client\-facing confidence, and offers scope for progression within a collaborative, ambitious team.
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
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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
- 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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