Senior Electrical Engineer

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