Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Cambridge area | -50,000 - -60,000 | Leading Client | Hybrid Working

Overview

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? My client, a leading building services engineering consultancy, is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to innovative design development.

With a competitive salary of -50,00060,000, this role offers excellent career growth opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of -50,00060,000.
• Pension scheme with 8% company contribution.
• 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Optional private healthcare insurance.
• Death in service insurance.
• Payment of one professional membership subscription.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Hybrid work environment for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Electric vehicle purchase scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for career growth and development.
• Continued personal development and training opportunities.

Day-to-Day

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for a variety of projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project coordination.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
• Conduct detailed engineering calculations and produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide solutions to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities



Project Delivery

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of electrical engineering design solutions across various projects and sectors.
• Develop detailed engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings in line with industry standards and internal quality procedures.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate design information throughout all project stages.
• Act as a key point of coordination between engineering teams and in-house or external Revit/CAD teams.
• Present technical design solutions that meet client briefs and project performance requirements.
• Maintain oversight of project deliverables and report progress to line managers or project managers.
• Identify and communicate project risks, technical issues, or client feedback to senior team members.

Leadership and Mentoring

• Support and mentor junior engineers and designers within the engineering team.
• Provide guidance on technical design development and best practice engineering solutions.
• Contribute to maintaining consistent engineering standards and design quality across projects.
• Foster collaborative working within multidisciplinary project teams.

Collaboration and Communication

• Liaise with clients, architects, and other members of the external design team.
• Present technical solutions and design strategies clearly to project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project partners.
• Identify opportunities for future business development through project relationships.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 5+ years of experience within a building services engineering consultancy.
• Working towards or holding relevant professional accreditation (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering engineering design across a range of project types and sectors.
• Strong understanding of project coordination and multidisciplinary design environments.
• Practical experience supporting project delivery across public and private sector projects.
• Proficiency in industry design and modelling tools, including:
  • CAD and Revit
  • Bluebeam
  • IES or Amtech, EOM, Dialux, and Relux software packages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce technical reports.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and design teams.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks across multiple projects.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within project teams.

If you are a driven and experienced Electrical Engineer looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

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