Senior Electrical Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000-£65,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Warwick, Warwickshire, CV32 5PE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4769838_1770740839 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a respected and long‑established Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Consultancy known for delivering high‑quality design and technical advisory services. The business operates across a wide range of sectors including commercial, industrial, education, health, leisure, hotel and residential projects, supporting both new‑build and refurbishment schemes throughout the UK. The consultancy is recognised for its collaborative engineering culture, hands‑on leadership, and commitment to tailored, client‑focused solutions. Their continued investment in engineering tools and modelling software supports high‑quality, efficient project delivery.
Your new role
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in delivering electrical building services designs, contributing technical expertise across a variety of live projects while supporting the development of junior engineers.In this role, you will:
Lead electrical building services design across multiple concurrent projects
Produce and review electrical calculations, specifications, reports and drawings
Oversee the design of lighting, LV distribution, power, fire alarms, security, data and other building systems
Coordinate closely with Mechanical Engineers, CAD/Revit technicians and external project partners
Conduct site visits, condition surveys, inspections and client/contractor meetings
Ensure all designs comply with UK Building Regulations, industry standards and project requirements
Provide guidance, mentorship and technical oversight to junior and intermediate engineers
Contribute to project planning, technical solutions, quality assurance and client communication
Projects you will work on:
Commercial office buildings and workplace redesigns
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Education facilities
Healthcare environments
Hotels, leisure and hospitality buildings
Residential and mixed‑use developments
MOD and secure‑infrastructure projects requiring robust electrical engineering design
These sectors align with the consultancy's proven experience across the UK property and construction industry.
Software used:
You will work with industry‑standard design and modelling tools, including AutoCAD, electrical design packages, and additional platforms the consultancy invests in to support high‑quality engineering output.
What you'll need to succeed
Strong experience delivering Electrical Building Services designs within a consultancy environmentDegree or HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
Confident in leading design packages, coordinating teams, and managing client communication
Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, BS standards and electrical systems
Ability to support and mentor junior team members
Excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills
Desirable: experience across any of the consultancy's key project sectors, including MOD or secure‑environment projects
What you'll get in return
Salary: £50,000-£65,000, depending on experienceOpportunity to join a respected consultancy with a strong and varied project pipeline
A senior role with genuine influence and technical leadership responsibility
Hybrid working options, including one day a week from home
Supportive, collaborative engineering environment with access to senior leaders
Clear career progression routes into Principal or Associate level
Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects that strengthen both design and leadership capability
What you need to do now
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