Lead Electrical Design Engineer in NE11, Dunston, Gateshead

As Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs and fully coordinated construction information across a wide range of projects within the MEP design team. This diverse and hands-on role ensures all design outputs provide M&E Contractors with the appropriate level of detail to support efficient and effective on-site delivery. You will report to the Head of MEP Design and represent the design team in client-facing environments, including design workshops, progress meetings and technical reviews. You will play a key role in providing technical expertise and contributing to successful project delivery across the wider business. You will produce high-quality design documentation, including drawings, specifications and calculation packages using industry-standard software. Working closely with the BIM Manager, you will ensure clear and accurate drawing mark-ups to support coordinated digital delivery. As a Lead Engineer, you will support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, manage workflows and ensure all project deliverables are completed on time and to a consistently high standard.

Essential Skills

• Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in electrical design, with a proven track record of owning and delivering design packages.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical deliverables, including drawings, specifications, schedules and schematics.
• Proficient in industry-standard design tools for lighting and electrical calculations (e.g. Amtech, Dialux, Relux or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of relevant British Standards and statutory compliance requirements.
• Thorough understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition).
• Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, structural and architectural).
• Confident in reviewing and interpreting technical information to ensure accuracy, compliance and buildability.
• Experience working within BIM environments, with the ability to provide clear and coordinated drawing mark-ups.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet project deadlines.
• Proactive approach to risk management, including the development of risk registers and practical mitigation strategies.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality, compliant design solutions.
• Ability to critically review external designs, identifying non-compliance, risks and opportunities, and supporting RFIs and technical queries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general documentation tools.

Desirable Skills

• Experience producing high-level performance specifications and design packages for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Working knowledge of Department for Education (DfE) guidelines and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) compliance requirements.
• Understanding of decarbonisation strategies, including the ability to undertake energy modelling, simulations and financial appraisals (carbon savings, ROI), using historical half-hourly data to establish performance baselines.
• Proficient in Revit, with strong experience operating within a BIM-led design environment.
• Commercially aware, with a solid understanding of project delivery within construction settings.
• Experience working in close collaboration with, or directly for, Main Contractors or M&E Contractors.
• Familiar with coordinating fire stopping requirements and producing compliant builder’s work drawings and schedules.
• Experience contributing to value engineering (VE) processes, with the ability to evaluate and communicate broader project impacts.
• Proactive in developing and implementing processes that enhance team efficiency and overall design delivery.

General Requirements

• You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its clients.
• You must work efficiently and safely at all times in accordance with the appropriate training, the Company Safety Policy and HSE guidelines.
• Your ability to relate well with Clients and Staff and to maintain high professional standards is very important, alongside your ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner both in writing and verbally.
• You must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance at all times.
• You should demonstrate initiative to carry out work with minimal supervision, including the skills to prioritise and work to strict deadlines whilst being thorough and paying close attention to detail.
• This will be reinforced by demonstrating an enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious approach to work.
• Once inducted, you will demonstrate a clear understanding of the Company’s structure, values and procedures, including the QEMS.
• You must advise your line manager immediately of any visits to site by external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environmental Health Officers etc.