Electrical Design Manager

Location: London, UK

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: Subject to notice period.

About the Role:

Keyman Personnel are a specialist recruitment agency working on behalf of a main contractor in NW London, who themselves work on large residential developments between £30-100m in value. We are seeking a technically skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Design Manager to oversee and coordinate all aspects of electrical services design from RIBA Stage 3 to Stage 6. You will be responsible for managing consultant outputs, validating design compliance with the Employer’s Requirements (ERs), planning conditions, and Building Control, while working closely with the Client’s Design Guardian to ensure the final design is suitable for operational handover. This is a key role for ensuring readiness of electrical systems for construction, commissioning, and long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Management & Review:

• Lead technical reviews of all electrical consultant submissions, including layouts, schematics, schedules, and specifications (e.g., LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, life safety systems, BMS interfaces).
• Assess and monitor progress against the ERs, project brief, and statutory design obligations.
• Ensure timely delivery of coordinated design information in accordance with programme and procurement milestones.
• Identify design gaps, overlaps, risks, and interface issues, particularly with mechanical and architectural design.

• Ensure all electrical designs adhere to relevant Building Regulations (including Part P, Part L, Part B), BS7671 Wiring Regulations (18th Edition), and GLA/Planning-specific energy strategies (e.g., PV, energy monitoring).
• Monitor and track resolution of planning conditions relevant to electrical systems (e.g., external lighting, PV outputs, EV charging provision).
• Ensure compliance with relevant British Standards, IET Codes of Practice, and fire strategy documents.
• Manage consultant delivery of fully coordinated electrical layouts that align with mechanical and architectural requirements.

• Interface with the Client’s Design Guardian to validate that the electrical systems support the building's operational outcomes, including FM strategies and maintenance access.
• Represent the Principal Contractor at design team meetings, coordination workshops, mock-up reviews, and user group sessions.
• Advise the client team on cost, performance, and technical implications of design changes or value engineering proposals.

• Oversee the close-out of electrical design queries, RFIs, and submittals using trackers and CDE platforms.
• Ensure that commissioning strategies, soft landings requirements, and operational zoning are reflected in the design.
• Coordinate the validation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and test certificates to support readiness for practical completion and BSR Gateway 3 (if applicable).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards status with IET or CIBSE preferred.
• 5–10 years’ experience in electrical design or design management within the construction industry.
• Experience working on BIM Level 2 projects and familiarity with CDE platforms (e.g., BIM360, Viewpoint, Asite).
• Knowledge of coordination and clash detection tools such as Navisworks or Revizto.

Desirable Knowledge Areas:

• BSR Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 deliverables for Higher Risk Buildings.
• Low carbon and renewable systems design (e.g., PV, ASHP interface, EV charging points).
• London Plan energy compliance measures and their integration into design deliverables.
• Electrical metering strategies (MID-approved meters, landlord vs tenant split, AMR/EMS compatibility).
• Life safety systems and their commissioning (fire alarm, AOV power, emergency lighting, generator integration).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Engaging work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Comprehensive benefits package.