Overview
In this role you will lead electrical design for building services across diverse sectors, guiding projects from feasibility to completion. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated electrical solutions, ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery. You will mentor junior staff, enhance engineering standards, and contribute to sustainable design initiatives. This position offers the chance to shape high-profile developments within a supportive, client-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design from feasibility to construction and project completion
- Produce and review designs for power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security systems, and renewables
- Prepare calculations, specifications, and technical reports aligned with standards and client requirements
- Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines for integrated solutions
- Attend meetings, build client relationships, and manage deliverables to meet quality, programme, and budget targets
- Mentor and review work of junior engineers, graduates and technicians
- Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards and industry best practices
- Conduct site surveys and inspections; contribute to continuous improvement and sustainable design
- Support innovation and high engineering standards across the business
Key requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline
- Significant experience in a Building Services Consultancy delivering electrical building services designs
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems in commercial buildings
- Experience across Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential or Mixed-Use sectors
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux/Relux, and MS Office
- Solid understanding of Building Regulations, British Standards and industry guidance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to cultivate client relationships
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects to schedule and budget
- strong communication
- interpersonal skills
- mentoring ability
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Amtech/Trimble ProDesign
Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Cambridge employer: Search Consultancy
Search Consultancy is an excellent employer, offering competitive hourly rates and weekly pay for the Finishing Groundworker role in Cheadle. Our work culture prioritises safety and collaboration, ensuring that employees thrive in a supportive environment while contributing to high-quality projects. With ongoing work opportunities and a commitment to employee growth, we provide a rewarding experience for those looking to advance their careers in construction.
