Senior Electrical Design Engineer

At Ignite Recruitment Services we strongly believe in “being of service” to our clients. We make it a point to ensure that the experience candidates and clients have with us is only a positive one. Our client is now looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. Senior Electrical Design Engineer – London A well-established, multi-disciplinary building-services contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its London team. The organisation operates across the residential, hospitality, education, commercial, and healthcare sectors, delivering innovative, compliant, and sustainable building-services solutions throughout the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will lead the electrical design function on major Design & Build projects, ensuring high technical standards, full regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases. Key Responsibilities * Lead the electrical engineering elements of MEP designs, collaborating closely with mechanical, BIM, and CDP teams. * Oversee end-to-end project delivery—from concept through to detailed design—producing calculations, reports, schematics, specifications, and technical schedules. * Ensure all designs meet client requirements and comply with relevant British Standards, building regulations, and environmental frameworks such as Part L, BREEAM, and LEED. * Participate in and, when required, lead design meetings, workshops, and the development of design documentation including Basis of Design and Engineering Reports. * Contribute to tendering, estimating, and value-engineering activities. * Manage project timelines, budgets, design risks, and client communication. * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members and support construction teams throughout delivery. Qualifications Essential: * Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. Desirable: * Chartered membership with a relevant professional body (IET, CIBSE, EI, SLL). Experience & Knowledge Essential: * Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within building services. * Strong working knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations, and CIBSE guidance. Desirable: * Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM, LEED, or WELL. * Experience with BIM processes, including clash detection (e.g., Navisworks). Skills & Abilities Essential: * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Proven experience mentoring junior engineers. * Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines. * Competent in AutoCAD and engineering design software. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Desirable: * Understanding of modular MEP design and off-site construction principles. Benefits Cash health plan including Employee Assistance Programme Death-in-service cover (4x salary) Company pension scheme Company sick pay (increasing with service) Enhanced maternity and paternity packages Paid professional subscriptions Employee discounts and cycle-to-work scheme Corporate gym discounts Branded clothing Annual health checks and wellbeing initiatives Long-service awards Additional leave with length of service Training and professional development opportunities