Senior Electrical Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40,000 to £65,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2BH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4768351_1770298273 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a well‑established consultancy specialising in building services and the wider built‑environment sector. The business supports clients across multiple markets, including public buildings, environmental schemes, commercial developments, and education facilities. With a strong presence in the Midlands and a commitment to flexible, collaborative working, the organisation actively supports professional growth and encourages individuals to shape the future direction of its regional M&E offering.
Your new role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll take the lead on electrical design and technical delivery across a diverse range of projects. Your responsibilities will include carrying out feasibility studies, producing electrical services designs from RIBA Stages 0-4, and preparing full technical and tender documentation. You'll complete a mix of condition surveys, PPM assessments, dilapidation surveys, and pre‑acquisition inspections, while also monitoring on‑site electrical installations to ensure quality and compliance.You will act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, support the review of contractor designs, and collaborate closely with internal project teams. A key part of the role includes contributing to the continued development and growth of the regional M&E service.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you'll bring strong technical capability, good commercial awareness, and the confidence to work independently as well as part of a team. You should have:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience delivering electrical design from RIBA Stages 0-4
- Previous experience in consultancy or a similar engineering role
- Competence in AutoCAD, with experience in CAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients
- Experience undertaking surveys and technical due diligence
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands
- Chartered status (or working towards) is advantageous
- Revit experience is beneficial but not essential
What you'll get in return
You'll join a supportive consultancy that values flexibility, professional development, and employee wellbeing. Hybrid working is available, and you'll have access to tailored training, mentoring, and opportunities to work on high‑impact regional projects. The role offers clear progression routes and the chance to make a genuine contribution to the development of the local M&E service - giving you both personal growth and long‑term career potential.
What you need to do now
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