Job Description:

Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Boldon, South Tyneside
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 DOE
Employment: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible Working
 
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established and respected M&E building services consultancy seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its team based in Boldon, South Tyneside.
The consultancy specialises in delivering electrical and mechanical engineering solutions for a range of clients, with a particular focus on projects supporting the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ).
 
Projects typically have design periods ranging from one to several months, offering a varied and technically challenging workload across different buildings, systems and operational environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to join a well-established consultancy, contribute to technically demanding projects and build long-term career prospects within a supportive, employee-focused business.
 
The Role
As Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality electrical building services designs, including power distribution systems, technical calculations, drawings, specifications and supporting documentation.
You will work closely with clients, contractors, project teams and other stakeholders to develop compliant, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions from initial design through to project delivery.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed electrical building services designs and power distribution solutions.
• Produce electrical calculations, technical reports, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models and specifications.
• Design and assess electrical systems in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards and best practice.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, project teams and external stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Attend and contribute to technical meetings, design reviews and project discussions.
• Ensure design work meets the required technical, quality and programme standards.
• Support project delivery by resolving technical queries and coordinating with other engineering disciplines.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification, although candidates who have progressed through the practical side of the industry with recognised academic qualifications will also be considered.
• A minimum of five years' relevant electrical building services design experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical building services and power distribution systems.
• Experience producing detailed electrical designs, calculations, drawings and technical specifications.
• A good understanding of relevant legislation, British Standards, regulations and industry guidance.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to manage design workloads independently and deliver work to agreed deadlines.

Essential Technical Knowledge
Experience with all or a combination of the following systems is required:

• LV distribution systems.
• General lighting and emergency lighting.
• Small power systems.
• Fire alarms and detection.
• Security systems.
• IT and communications systems.
• Lightning protection.
• Standby power supplies.
• Earthing systems.

Desirable technical experience:

• HV distribution systems.
• Amtech.
• Hevacomp.
• AutoCAD.
• NBS specification writing.
• Microsoft Word and Excel.

What's on Offer?

• £65,000 - £70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Permanent position with an established M&E consultancy.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Company pension contribution of 4%.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Employee-owned business structure through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
• Varied and technically interesting projects supporting major public sector clients.
• Long-term career development within a supportive engineering team.

Apply Now
If you are an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next opportunity in South Tyneside, this is an excellent chance to join a respected consultancy working on varied and technically challenging projects.