Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Description:

Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer – Laboratory & Science Projects £55,000–£70,000 + Excellent Benefits | Hybrid Working | MANCHESTER / EDINBURGH / LEEDS / LONDON 

Your next project could be seriously interesting. If you're an experienced Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer who knows your way around laboratories, research facilities and technically complex buildings, this is an opportunity worth looking at.
We're working with a global, multidisciplinary engineering and consulting business with an impressive portfolio of major projects across the UK and internationally.
The business brings together engineering, science, sustainability and technology to deliver some genuinely challenging projects — and its Building Services team is continuing to grow.
???? Projects that actually challenge you You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio including:

Laboratories and research facilities
Life sciences and pharmaceutical projects
Healthcare and specialist clinical environments
Universities and education
Commercial developments
Advanced manufacturing
Industrial facilities
Data and technology-led environments
Major public-sector developments
UK and international projects These aren't just standard commercial buildings.
They're environments where resilience, reliability, energy efficiency and technical precision really matter.
The opportunity As a Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you'll take ownership of electrical design across projects, working alongside experienced mechanical, structural, sustainability and specialist engineering teams.
Your responsibilities could include:

Electrical design across RIBA Stages 1–7
LV distribution and power systems
Electrical load assessments and calculations
Lighting and emergency lighting
Small power and specialist power
Containment and cable management
Earthing and bonding
Standby generation and resilience
Specialist laboratory electrical systems
Design specifications and technical reports
Multidisciplinary coordination
Client meetings and presentations
Design reviews and technical assurance
Supporting project delivery through construction At Principal level, you'll also have the opportunity to influence project strategy, provide technical leadership, develop client relationships and support the growth of the wider electrical team.
What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced electrical building services engineer with a strong technical background and ideally experience within:
Laboratories | Life Sciences | Pharmaceutical | Healthcare | Research | Education | Advanced Manufacturing
You'll ideally bring:

Strong electrical building services design experience
Experience working on technically complex projects
Laboratory or science-sector experience
Good understanding of UK electrical standards and regulations
Experience across multiple RIBA stages
Ability to lead projects and coordinate design teams
Strong communication and client-facing skills
Experience mentoring engineers
Relevant engineering qualification CEng / MCIBSE or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
And here's the good bit… This isn't a business that sees people as just another number on an organisation chart.
You'll be joining a large, internationally connected organisation with the resources and project portfolio of a major consultancy, while working within collaborative specialist engineering teams.
You'll have access to:

£55,000–£70,000 salary depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working
Flexible hours
Generous annual leave
Pension
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Professional development and training
Support towards professional qualifications
Clear career progression
Major UK and international projects
Exposure to technically challenging sectors
Opportunities to work alongside specialists across multiple disciplines
A strong focus on sustainability and innovative engineering Senior or Principal — where do you want to take it? Whether you're looking for your next step as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer or you're ready to take on a Principal-level technical leadership position, this could offer the project variety, responsibility and career progression you've been looking for.
If laboratories, science, life sciences and technically demanding buildings are your thing, let's talk