Full time

Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

RGB Recruitment
Southampton, SO14 3BE
money-bag £48000 - £58000 per annum
Posted: 28 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 27 August 2026
Ref: 60512026

About the Role

The Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer role in Southampton (Romsey) offers a salary between £48,000 and £58,000 per annum on a full-time, permanent basis. You will join a respected consultancy delivering mechanical and electrical design across commercial, industrial, education, leisure, and residential sectors. Key responsibilities include producing technical designs, overseeing project delivery, and liaising with clients on varied schemes such as manufacturing facilities, public sector buildings, and critical infrastructure. Candidates should possess strong design skills and relevant sector experience. This position provides exposure to complex, technically demanding work within a supportive team environment.

Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer
Salary: £48,000 - £58,000
Location: Romsey
An established and highly respected Building Services consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer to join its growing Hampshire-based team.
The consultancy delivers mechanical and electrical design solutions across a broad range of sectors including commercial, industrial, education, government, leisure and high-end residential developments. Their portfolio includes manufacturing facilities, critical infrastructure projects, marinas, sports and leisure facilities, public sector buildings and bespoke developments, providing engineers with exposure to a diverse and technically challenging workload.
With a strong reputation for technical quality, long-term client relationships and innovative engineering solutions, the business offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer seeking greater project responsibility and long-term career progression.
The Role
As a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of electrical building services projects from initial concept through to completion. Working closely with clients, architects, contractors and fellow engineers, you will lead electrical design activities while supporting junior team members and contributing to the continued success of the business.
This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build client relationships and work across a varied portfolio of schemes throughout the UK.
Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services projects through all RIBA stages
  • Produce electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, photovoltaic systems and EV charging infrastructure
  • Prepare technical specifications, design calculations, reports and contract documentation
  • Attend client meetings, design team meetings and site visits
  • Coordinate designs with mechanical engineers, architects and external consultants
  • Support tender processes, contractor reviews and technical evaluations
  • Ensure designs comply with current regulations, industry standards and sustainability requirements
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
  • Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to project success
Requirements
  • Experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment or relevant transferable electrical design experience
  • Strong knowledge of electrical building services design principles
  • Experience designing power, lighting, fire alarm, PV and EV charging systems
  • Good understanding of current IET Wiring Regulations and Building Regulations
  • Knowledge of sustainable building design and BREEAM requirements
  • Experience using Trimble ProDesign (Amtech), Dialux and/or Relux
  • Revit experience would be advantageous
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Ability to manage workload independently and take ownership of projects
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Benefits
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Performance-related company bonus scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Clear progression opportunities towards senior and leadership positions
  • Exposure to a varied and technically diverse project portfolio
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer looking to join a well-established consultancy where they can work on a broad range of projects, develop their technical expertise and progress their career within a supportive and growing business.
If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment – crichards@rgbrec.co.uk

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