Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer
£55,000 to £65,000
London (Hybrid)

The Opportunity
A leading building services engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its London team.

The business delivers technically excellent, low energy and sustainable building services solutions across a diverse portfolio, including education, healthcare, commercial, laboratory, residential and heritage projects.

This is a key role within the team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and play an active role in shaping design strategies while contributing to high-quality, sustainable outcomes.

Salary Package

• Competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension scheme
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A supportive culture focused on development and wellbeing
• Clear pathway toward Associate level and leadership opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services projects from concept through to completion, ensuring technical excellence and compliance
• Take ownership of project deliverables, including power, lighting, communications, life safety and low energy systems
• Manage and coordinate design information, specifications, reports and technical documentation
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, attending and leading design team meetings to ensure successful project outcomes
• Undertake site visits, inspections and surveys, providing technical oversight and resolving on-site challenges
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to their technical development and career progression
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, driving best practice in sustainability, innovation and design quality
• Contribute to project planning, resource allocation and commercial awareness

Ideal Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Ideally 6+ years of experience within electrical building services design or consultancy
• Proven experience leading or managing projects and engaging directly with clients
• Strong technical expertise across a range of building services systems
• Experience with Revit, BIM workflows or similar design software
• Working toward or achieved Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (preferred)
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• A strong commitment to sustainable design and delivering high-quality solutions

About the Company
This is an established, values-driven engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for technical excellence, sustainable design and long-term client relationships.

The London office consists of around 15 staff and forms part of a wider UK team of approximately 85 professionals.

Their project work spans multiple sectors, including:

• Healthcare facilities, including new builds and upgrades
• Education environments from primary through to higher and further education
• Commercial and mixed-use developments
• Laboratories and specialist technical buildings
• Residential developments within larger schemes
• Heritage and retrofit projects
• Minor works and upgrade schemes through facilities-focused teams

All projects prioritise performance, energy efficiency and occupant wellbeing, supporting clients’ net zero ambitions and long-term operational goals.

Growth, Development and Support
The company is committed to supporting the progression of its senior engineers and future leaders:

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities
• Support toward and maintenance of Chartered status
• Opportunities to mentor junior staff and influence team growth
• Clear progression routes into Associate and leadership roles
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with excellent staff retention

 


Why Apply
This role offers the opportunity to take the next step in your career, leading projects and contributing to a high-performing team delivering meaningful, sustainable engineering solutions.

It is ideal for an experienced engineer seeking greater responsibility, leadership opportunities and a clear path toward Associate level within a respected consultancy.

Please contact:
Alex Bartley
RGB Network
Email: abartley@rgb.co.uk
Office: 020 7932 2800