Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Reading

Company Overview

At Oakley Food Projects, we are more than just a design-and-build partner; we are a family-owned business dedicated to helping food, drink, and pharmaceutical manufacturers expand, move, and future-proof their facilities with confidence. Since 2012, we have built a reputation as the turnkey factory fit-out specialists who take care of the entire process, from concept and design through to build and handover.

For our team members, this means working in an environment where collaboration, accountability, and innovation are valued every day. We understand that factory expansion projects can feel overwhelming for clients, so our role is to make the journey seamless and your role will be central in ensuring that happens.

Joining Oakley means:

• Impactful Work: You will contribute to projects that will shape the future of UK food manufacturing, whether it's a gourmet popcorn factory or a large-scale meat processing facility.
• Close-Knit Culture: As a family-owned company, we pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and committed to each other's success.
• Client-Centric Mission: We exist to remove stress and complexity for our clients, delivering projects on time and on budget while building lasting partnerships.
• Growth Opportunities: With a diverse portfolio of projects and a growing client base, you'll have the chance to develop professionally while working on meaningful, industry-leading initiatives.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our expanding internal design team. This role plays a key part in the technical design and specification of electrical systems for commercial and industrial fit-out projects, supporting the business's continued growth and delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical design and specification for a range of fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Produce detailed technical drawings and schematics for power distribution, lighting, fire detection, and alarm systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with pre-construction, operations, and project delivery teams to ensure all electrical designs are aligned with client and project requirements.
• Develop high-level drawings that are functional, compliant, and cost-efficient, adhering to current Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Apply technical knowledge to design electrical systems for commercial facilities and industrial environments.
• Liaise with electrical contractors and external suppliers to refine and implement design solutions.
• Consider cost efficiency and value engineering in all design decisions.
• Ensure all final designs are fully compliant with relevant building, electrical, and safety regulations.
• Utilise BIM (Revit) and other specialist software to develop accurate, coordinated electrical system designs.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Proficiency in Revit and BIM design tools.
• Demonstrable experience producing detailed electrical schematics and layouts for commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and how they integrate with technical design.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain and coordinate complex technical information effectively.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a creative and collaborative architectural design team.
• A role that blends operational excellence with client-facing responsibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including profit share.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Cooked lunches provided three times per week.
• Company events and team building days.
• Company pension.
• Free annual flu jabs.
• On-site parking.
• Private dental insurance.
• Private medical insurance.