Senior Electrical Design Engineer

S&D Trade Recruitment is supporting our client based in Croydon in their search for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to lead design projects, oversee junior staff, and manage a variety of multi–disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in both electrical design and project management within a consultancy environment. You will be responsible for delivering high–quality engineering solutions while maintaining budget and project timelines. The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, including Education, Residential Developments, Commercial Buildings, Healthcare Facilities, Condition and Acquisition Surveys and Contract Administration.

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with an hour for lunch.

Salary: GBP55,000 – GBP65,000 dependant on experience.

• Oversee and mentor junior engineers, ensuring adherence to company procedures and policies.
• Manage the design team and provide Electrical Engineering support to all Electrical Engineers.
• Lead electrical design and project management across various project types.
• Develop specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, particularly in energy–related controls.
• Liaise directly with clients, attend meetings, and manage project expectations.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and quality assessments across multiple locations in the UK.
• Produce detailed specifications, design calculations, and tender documents.
• Monitor project financials and contribute to fee assessments and bid proposals.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including CIBSE Guides, IEE Regulations, CDM Regulations, and British Standards.
• Implement and maintain company electrical standards and best practices.
• Produce condition reports based on on–site assessments.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, Amtech, and Dialux Evo to develop electrical designs.

• Required HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical design within a consultancy or contractor design capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly in energy–related controls.
• Experience in multi–disciplinary project management.
• Competence in producing detailed reports, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Experience in managing design teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Hands–on experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Project).
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE or IET) is desirable however, not required.

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, discretionary bonus scheme, pension, training opportunities.
• All petrol outside of normal commute are paid including any additional expenses.

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment who are operating as an employment business and is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.