Lead Electrical Design Engineer in Whickham

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 is a diverse and hands‑on role, ensuring all design outputs provide M&E contractors with the appropriate level of detail to support efficient and effective on‑site delivery.

In this role, you will report to the Head of MEP Design and will 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 be responsible for producing 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 also support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, managing workflows and ensuring all project deliverables are completed on time and to a consistently high standard.

Core Values

• Integrity: Being honest and having strong consistent moral and ethical standards combined with mutually beneficial colleague relationships in order to drive positive behaviour and culture.
• Respect: Trusting in each other's ability to do our job well, being accountable for our own actions and therefore being part of a successful team.
• Pride & Passion: Placing a high importance on the value of the positive contribution each of us makes to the Organisation and the strength of commitment to do so.
• Quality: Providing a level of service in line with our Quality, Environment Management Safety System (QEMS) and Best Practice.
• Innovation: New methods of working which drive efficient behaviours and Continuous Improvement.

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.

You will be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality at all times regarding the company and its clients. You must also 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. In doing so you must also ensure an appropriate standard of dress and personal appearance is maintained at all times. Once inducted, you should 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.

General requirements: You will be expected to maintain confidentiality and safety, and you must demonstrate initiative, prioritise, work to deadlines, be enthusiastic, flexible and conscientious.