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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
- armagh, northern ireland, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £55 - £75 Per Hour
Job Description
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Major Design & Build Projects)
- Work on high-profile Design & Build projects with industry leaders.
- Emphasis on technical excellence, sustainability, and compliance with environmental frameworks.
- Collaborative work culture with multidisciplinary teams and opportunities for career growth.
About Your New Job as Electrical Design Engineer
- As the Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the electrical aspects of MEP designs, collaborating closely with mechanical, BIM, and CDP teams.
- You will oversee and lead project delivery from initial concept through detailed technical design stages, preparing calculations, schematics, specifications, and schedules.
- You will ensure designs meet client expectations and comply with British Standards, building regulations, environmental frameworks (Part L, BREEAM, LEED), and contractual obligations.
- You will participate in, and occasionally lead, design team meetings, technical workshops, and contribute to key project documents such as Engineering Reports and Basis of Design.
- You will provide input during estimating, tendering, and value engineering as required.
- You will manage timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and client expectations.
- You will mentor junior engineers and support construction teams during project delivery.
What Skills You Need as Design Engineer
- Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- 3+ years' experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within the building services industry.
- Working knowledge of British Building Regulations, BS EN Standards, and CIBSE Guidance documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong technical understanding.
- Working knowledge and experience using AutoCAD.
- Proficiency with IT tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, engineering analysis, and calculation software.
Desirable qualities include:
- Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (IET/CIBSE/EI/SLL).
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (BREEAM/LEED/WELL).
- Experience with BIM processes, especially clash detection using Navisworks.
- Familiarity with modular MEP design for off-site construction.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Work on innovative, sustainable projects with industry-leading clients.
- Career progression, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development.
- Collaborative environment and exposure to multidisciplinary expertise.


