Senior Electrical Design Engineer

S&D Trade Recruitment is supporting our client based in Croydon in their search for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to lead design projects, oversee junior staff, and manage a variety of multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in both electrical design and project management within a consultancy environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining budget and project timelines.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects, including Education, Residential Developments, Commercial Buildings, Healthcare Facilities, Condition and Acquisition Surveys and Contract Administration. Hours 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with an hour for lunch.  Salary £55,000 -£65,000 dependant on experience.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor junior engineers, ensuring adherence to company procedures and policies.
• Manage the design team and provide Electrical Engineering support to all Electrical Engineers.
• Lead electrical design and project management across various project types.
• Develop specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, particularly in energy-related controls.
• Liaise directly with clients, attend meetings, and manage project expectations.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and quality assessments across multiple locations in the UK.
• Produce detailed specifications, design calculations, and tender documents.
• Monitor project financials and contribute to fee assessments and bid proposals.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including CIBSE Guides, IEE Regulations, CDM Regulations, and British Standards.
• Implement and maintain company electrical standards and best practices.
• Produce condition reports based on on-site assessments.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, Amtech, and Dialux Evo to develop electrical designs.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Required HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical design within a consultancy or contractor design capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly in energy-related controls.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary project management.
• Competence in producing detailed reports, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Experience in managing design teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Project).
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE or IET) is desirable however, not required.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer Benefits:

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, discretionary bonus scheme, pension, training opportunities.
• All petrol outside of normal commute are paid including any additional expenses.

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment who are operating as an employment business and is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.