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Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services

Location: Cardiff / Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

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.

| 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

| 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

| 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

| 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

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