At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile electrical projects and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Market-leading MEP consultancy with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, hybrid flexibility, and private healthcare for you and your family.
- Other info: Join a people-first culture with clear pathways to career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable design and shape the future of building services.
- Qualifications: Degree qualified with 7+ years in building services and expertise in high-rise projects.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Electrical Engineer (160078) Liverpool, England
Salary: GBP50000 - GBP60000 per annum + Hybrid, Flexibility, Career Progression
Senior Electrical Engineer — Building Services
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Liverpool or Manchester | 4-Day Week
Are you looking for the next step in your career where you can take ownership of exciting high-profile projects, lead from the front, and truly influence how things are done? We are working with a market-leading MEP consultancy with a strong presence in the North West, in Liverpool and Manchester. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to deliver innovative, sustainable, and technically complex projects.
The Opportunity
This isn’t just a box-ticking role. This is an opportunity to drive projects from conception to completion, foster junior talent, and become deeply embedded in a culture that values excellence, sustainability, and work-life balance. With a 4-day working week, strong career progression pathways, and a people-first ethos, this consultancy offers an environment where your expertise and leadership are genuinely valued.
Additional Benefits:
- Private healthcare for you and your family.
- A clear career progression pathway towards Principal or Director positions.
- Be part of an integrated team of MEP, CAD/Revit, and sustainability experts for holistic project delivery.
- Opportunities to make a real impact and influence the consultancy’s direction.
Your Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Take full accountability for electrical design across lighting, power, LV distribution, containment, fire detection, and emergency systems.
- Deliver calculations and ensure compliance with Amtech (or equivalent software).
- Oversee submissions to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and manage design gateway processes for higher-risk projects.
- Provide advice and implement sustainable design practices, collaborating closely with the internal sustainability team.
- Focus on low-carbon systems, energy modelling, and building compliance for Part L standards.
Client & Team Engagement
- Represent the consultancy at client meetings, design reviews, and wider project discussions.
- Confidently interface with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders, aligning project visions with deliverables.
- Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture within the team.
Project Variety
- Deliver projects spanning high-rise residential and commercial private sector developments.
- Handle end-to-end planning and ensure adherence to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
What We're Looking For
Expertise
- You’ll be degree qualified with at least 7 years’ experience in a building services consultancy environment.
- Extensive background in high-rise residential and commercial projects is essential.
- Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Regulator framework for higher-risk projects.
- Skilled in using electrical calculation software – Amtech preferred.
Mindset & Certifications
- Proficiency in sustainable design practices with emphasis on low-carbon and energy-efficient systems.
- IEng or CEng accreditation, or actively working towards accreditation, is highly desirable.
- A proactive outlook with a passion for mentoring, problem-solving, and driving excellence.
Why Join This Team?
This is a business that understands work-life balance is crucial. Not only do they offer a 4-day working week, but they also provide hybrid working arrangements and flexibility between their Liverpool and Manchester offices. They take a modern approach to consultancy, operating in a flat structure where senior engineers actively shape the work rather than sitting above the process. If you’re a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you’ll lead from the front and help shape the future of building services design, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career today — apply now!
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