Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) in Armagh

Reference: 4840975Job ID: 5422264Posted: 2026-10-28Closing date: 2027-01-26Location: BanbridgeSalary: Highly Competitive Salary (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Engineering / Building ServicesCompany: HaysConsultant: Jayne DoddsHays office: Belfast — 5th Floor, Donegall House, Donegall Square NorthPhone: 02890 446900Email: jayne.dodds@hays.comYour new companyAn established and growing building services contractor specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative offsite and modular MEP solutions across the UK, Ireland and Europe. Due to continued growth within their Data Centre division, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their team based in Banbridge.Your new roleAs Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take a lead role in the electrical design and delivery of modular building services solutions for large-scale data centre projects.Key responsibilities will include:Develop electrical designs, schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts and technical schedules.Carry out load assessments, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault level, protection coordination and earthing calculations.Design LV distribution, lighting, plant power supplies, controls and BMS interfaces.Select electrical equipment and prepare technical submittals and design documentation.Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, HVAC, controls and other building services disciplines.Review designs and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and graduates.Liaise with clients, suppliers, manufacturing and project teams to resolve technical queries.Support procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities.What you'll need to succeedElectrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering qualification or equivalent.5+ years’ relevant electrical building services design experience.Strong experience in electrical calculations, LV distribution and building services design.Experience using electrical design and calculation software such as Amtech or similar.Good understanding of relevant British/European standards and current electrical regulations.Experience coordinating electrical services with other MEP disciplines.Strong communication skills with the ability to work with clients, suppliers and internal project teams.Previous experience reviewing work and supporting junior engineers.Experience within data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, industrial or other technically complex environments would be advantageous, as would experience with Revit, BIM, SolidWorks, BMS integration or modular/offsite construction.What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive building services contractor experiencing significant growth across the UK and European markets. You will work on major technically challenging projects while benefiting from ongoing training and career development. Benefits include:Highly Competitive salaryCompetitive pension schemeLife assuranceHealth cash plan30 days annual leave, increasing with serviceFree annual health checkSecure on-site parkingRegular company social eventsModern, state-of-the-art working facilitiesSupportive working environmentWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4840975 - Jayne Dodds