Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Design 

A respected building services engineering consultancy in South Croydon is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients, and contribute to high-quality, design-led engineering solutions across multiple sectors.

About the Projects

You will be involved in a varied and growing portfolio that includes:

• Luxury and high-spec residential developments
• Commercial fit-outs and office refurbishments
• Industrial and logistics facilities
• Care homes and assisted living schemes
• Education and community buildings
• Mixed-use developments
• Low-carbon, energy-efficient retrofit schemes

These projects offer a mix of new-build and refurbishment work, with a strong focus on technical quality and sustainable engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed electrical design across multiple projects, from concept to handover.
• Produce high-quality drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and design packages.
• Work closely with architects, mechanical engineers, contractors, and end clients to achieve coordinated design solutions.
• Carry out design duties covering lighting, power, containment, life safety systems, smart technologies, and renewable energy solutions.
• Attend design team meetings, client presentations, and site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practice.
• Provide guidance to intermediate and junior engineers as needed.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong consultancy background with proven experience delivering electrical building services design.
• Confident communicator with excellent technical and problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in Amtech/Trimble, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD; Revit experience is an advantage.
• Understanding of low-carbon design principles, Part L, and modern building services requirements.
• Able to manage projects independently and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Clear progression route toward Associate level.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, design-driven projects.
• Supportive team environment that encourages development and responsibility.