via Reed · 2 October 2026 ·3 days ago

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Portsmouth Full-time GBP 50,000 – 60,000
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Are you anexperienced Electrical Design Engineer with SC Clearance and a background incomplex engineering projects? We're working with a highly respected consultancydelivering critical infrastructure and defence projects across the UK and arelooking to appoint a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their growingPortsmouth team. This is anexcellent opportunity to work on nationally important programmes, supportingthe delivery of secure, high-profile facilities and infrastructure within thedefence sector.

The Role
As a SeniorElectrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering innovativeand technically robust electrical building services designs across a range ofdefence and secure environment projects.

Responsibilitieswill include:

  • Leadingelectrical design packages from concept through to completion.

  • Producingdetailed calculations, specifications, reports and technical drawings.

  • Managing projectdeliverables, budgets and programme requirements.

  • Collaboratingwith multidisciplinary design teams and key stakeholders.

  • Undertaking sitevisits, surveys and design reviews.

  • Mentoring juniorengineers and supporting technical development within the team.

  • Ensuring designscomply with industry regulations, security requirements and clientspecifications.

About You:
To be considered,you should possess:
  • Degreequalification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or arelated discipline.

  • Proven experiencedelivering electrical building services design projects within a consultancy orcontractor design environment.

  • Current SCClearance (or eligibility to maintain existing clearance).

  • Strongunderstanding of UK building regulations, British Standards and industry bestpractice.

  • Experience usingindustry-standard design software such as Revit and AutoCAD.

  • Excellentcommunication and stakeholder management skills.

DesirableExperience
  • Previousexperience working on defence, military, MOD, secure government orhigh-security infrastructure projects.

  • Chartered statusor working towards Chartered Engineer accreditation.

  • Experienceleading multidisciplinary project teams.

What's On Offer?
  • Competitivesalary and benefits package.

  • Flexible andhybrid working arrangements.

  • Exposure toprestigious defence and secure infrastructure projects.

  • Clear careerprogression opportunities.

  • Ongoingprofessional development and support towards Chartership.

  • Collaborative andtechnically focused working environment.

Apply Now

If you're an SCCleared Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on complex andrewarding projects within the defence sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Josh Webbat Hays Building Services for a confidential discussion or apply today toexplore this exciting opportunity.

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