Permanent

Senior Electrical Engineer

RGB

Bristol, City of Bristol, BS1 6WS

£48000 - £58000 per annum

Posted: 25 April 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 25 May 2026

Ref: 1044155

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About the Role

The Senior Electrical Engineer will deliver electrical design across multiple sectors from RGB’s Bristol office, supporting project delivery, client engagement, and team development within a multidisciplinary consultancy. This permanent, full-time role involves leading building services engineering projects through all RIBA Stages 0 to 6. The position offers a salary between £48,000 and £58,000 per annum. Candidates should possess expertise in electrical building services design and coordination. The role requires strong technical skills to manage project outputs, collaborate with clients, and contribute to team growth.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services
Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
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Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services | Overview
An opportunity is available for a Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services to join an established engineering consultancy team in Cardiff or Bristol offices.
The Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services will deliver electrical design across multiple sectors, supporting project delivery, client engagement, and team development within a multidisciplinary environment.
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| Key Responsibilities
- Deliver electrical building services design across all RIBA Stages 0–6
- Lead and coordinate building services engineering projects
- Manage project programmes, resources, and technical delivery
- Develop and maintain client relationships and stakeholder communication
- Oversee quality assurance (QA) and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers
- Undertake site inspections, commissioning support, and technical reviews
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams including mechanical and BIM
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| Technical Skills
- Low Voltage (LV) distribution and switchgear design
- Cable sizing and calculations (Amtech, ElectricalOM)
- Generator systems, transformers, and UPS systems
- Lighting design (Dialux, Relux)
- Fire alarm systems and life safety systems
- High Voltage (HV) infrastructure and private networks
- CAD software and BIM / Revit coordination
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| Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years electrical building services design experience
- Proven experience in project leadership and team coordination
- Membership with CIBSE or IET, or working towards membership
- Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Experience delivering projects across multiple sectors within building services
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| Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Private medical insurance
- Company reward scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and incentives
- Structured career progression
- Mentoring and support towards Chartered Engineer status