Location: London (Central Office)
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid
They are a forward thinking and innovative building services and environmental design consultancy, renowned for delivering a wide range of projects including high-end residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, sports, cultural, and infrastructure developments. Their multidisciplinary teams integrate mechanical, electrical, and environmental design to deliver buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient, and technically exceptional.
They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their London office. You will be passionate about delivering excellence across complex, varied projects, with a strong focus on high-end residential design, while growing your professional expertise. This is a unique opportunity to work with a company that supports chartership, fosters career development, and encourages innovation, all within a collaborative and supportive culture.
About the Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead electrical design across multiple projects, acting as the primary point of contact for external design teams and contractors. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of design packages, including concepts, calculations, drawings, specifications, and schedules. You will also supervise junior engineers, guiding their growth and sharing knowledge.
This role combines technical leadership, project coordination, and mentorship within a multidisciplinary consultancy where no two projects are the same. You will gain exposure to a wide range of sectors, with a predominant focus on high-end residential, alongside commercial offices, education facilities, sports and leisure buildings, cultural and heritage projects, and complex infrastructure developments.
Key Responsibilities
You will lead the electrical engineering design on multiple projects from concept through to completion
You will liaise with external design teams, contractors, equipment suppliers, and utility providers
You will carry out electrical load calculations, LV infrastructure sizing, and software-based design assessments
You will conduct renewable energy assessments and ensure compliance with sustainability targets
You will produce complete design packages, including sketches, drawings, specifications, reports, and technical schedules
You will supervise and mentor junior engineers, delegating tasks and sharing knowledge
You will attend project meetings and site visits to ensure design intent is achieved
You will ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines, including Building Regulations, CIBSE, British Standards, and planning policies
You will collaborate with mechanical and environmental engineers to ensure coordination across disciplines
You will take initiative in project work, manage your workload, and communicate effectively with your line manager
You will maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in line with CIBSE/IET requirements
You will uphold the consultancy’s culture, vision, and internal standards
Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer in building services
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline
Experience managing junior engineers and delegating work
Strong knowledge of building regulations, CIBSE guidelines, British Standards, and sustainability principles
Competence in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and electrical design software such as Amtech, Eplan, Dialux, or PVSyst
Understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, environmental design, fire and life safety, IT and smart networks
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and deliver under pressure
Integrity, attention to detail, and a positive, approachable attitude
Desirable / Development Opportunities
These are areas where you can develop your skills with the company:
Acting as lead point of contact for external design teams
Experience with project finances and business development
Exposure to BMS and home automation systems, AV integration, and power management
Why Join This Consultancy?
You will work on challenging, high-end and multi-sector projects, with a predominant focus on high-end residential developments, alongside commercial, education, leisure, cultural, and infrastructure projects
You will gain exposure to complex and varied projects with opportunities to shape design solutions
You will receive support towards chartership, with many engineers already chartered or working towards it
Collaborative and mentoring environment, with opportunities to learn from multiple senior engineers
Modern, central London office with great facilities and hybrid working options (3 days per week in the office, choose your days)
Health and Wellbeing package including:
Private health insurance
Dental and eyecare cover
Mental health support
Bereavement counselling
Fresh fruit in the office daily
Cycle to Work Scheme
Up to 30 days annual leave, including long service days
Contributory pension scheme and group life insurance
CPD and professional membership support
A diverse, multicultural workforce with organic social activities, a collaborative culture, and fantastic retention
This is an exceptional opportunity for you as a Senior Electrical Engineer to progress your career in a consultancy that values innovation, mentorship, and professional growth, whilst contributing to cutting-edge, sustainable building design.
Please contact:
Alex Bartley
RGB Network
Office: (phone number removed)
Email: abartley @ rgb .co .uk
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year