Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per year, dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, company pension and other benefits.

Are you an Electrical Building Services Engineer looking to take the next step in your career at Senior Level? Due to our continued steady expansion, we now have the opportunity for a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer to bring their experience, professionalism, and enthusiasm to the Building Services team at Align Property Services.

At Align Property Services, we don’t just design buildings, we create spaces that matter. Recently recognised as Regional Energy Consultancy of the Year at the Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Awards for the second year running, we’re proud to be setting new benchmarks in sustainable design and innovation. As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England.

Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Building Surveying & Project Management
• Quantity Surveying & CDM

From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Our Building Services team has recently delivered a series of rapid‐response mechanical and electrical projects for Durham County Council, supporting their drive toward net‑zero carbon and improved building performance. Working across a diverse estate of schools, leisure facilities, libraries, and community buildings, we’ve managed everything from early‑stage feasibility studies to major electrical and mechanical upgrades.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape sustainable, impactful building services projects like these, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll be Doing

You will be responsible for providing a variety of services including those relating to building pathology, design, project management, building surveys and contract administration as well as producing early design advice through to detailed electrical services design. You'll have the opportunity to support and mentor our junior members of the team as they develop their skills and knowledge and look to you for your guidance.

As part of working on large projects, your day-to-day work will include:

• Electrical condition surveys
• Electrical design from concept to detail
• Project management and contract administration
• Providing early‑stage design advice and technical consultancy
• Managing complex workloads and promoting collaboration across disciplines
• Deliver smart, cost‑effective solutions that meet client expectations.
• Offering advice on Health & Safety, fire safety, and sustainability throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and best practice standards.

What we are looking for

• A degree or HNC in Building Services/Electrical Engineering
• Substantial experience in a senior engineering role
• A commitment to professional development, ideally working towards MCIBSE
• Confidence in conducting electrical surveys, defect analysis, and feasibility reporting
• High‑quality electrical designs and documentation across RIBA stages
• A supportive leader to mentor colleagues while working collaboratively across disciplines
• Oversee site installations and ensure compliance with NEC/JCT contracts
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, NBS, and Microsoft Office
• A strong understanding of CDM regulations, fire safety, and sustainability principles
• A full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel across the area

Benefits

• A competitive salary up to £55,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience
• Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
• Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development through varying project work
• A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle to work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
• Stability in your role – public sector security in a private sector industry

To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718. The deadline for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 20th of May 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.