Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Building Services Electrical Engineer
Vertical Recruitment are working with an established building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer to join its growing team.
This is not just a design role. The position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of electrical design delivery, work directly with clients, and play a key role in shaping projects from early concept through to completion.
The role would suit an engineer who enjoys technical challenge, problem solving and client interaction, with a clear pathway towards Principal Engineer and Associate level for the right individual.
Working Arrangements - This is a mostly remote role, with flexibility to work from home. Attendance will be required for client meetings, internal collaboration sessions and site visits when necessary. Candidates must be based within a commutable distance of Manchester.
You will act as the electrical technical lead across a range of building services projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated engineering solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading electrical building services design across multiple projects
* Managing design delivery from concept through to completion
* Acting as technical lead for electrical engineering input
* Producing calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation
* Liaising directly with clients, design teams and external consultants
* Coordinating with mechanical engineers and CAD/Revit technicians
* Ensuring design quality, programme, budget and commercial requirements are met
* Supporting project fee proposals, bids and client presentations where required
* Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, graduates and apprentices
* Contributing to technical standards, quality processes and continuous improvement
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong experience in electrical building services design
* Good understanding of UK regulations, standards and guidance
* Ability to apply engineering judgement and first principles thinking
* Experience managing project deliverables and client expectations
* Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach
* Good commercial awareness and understanding of project constraints
* Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
Desirable Experience
* Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services
* Consultancy background
* Experience across sectors such as healthcare, education or commercial
* Exposure to Revit, AutoCAD or similar design software
* Chartered or working towards chartership with CIBSE, IET or similar
What’s on Offer
* Mostly remote working with flexible in-person collaboration
* Clear progression pathway to Principal Engineer and Associate level
* Direct client exposure and involvement in decision-making
* Varied project workload across multiple sectors
* Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
* Opportunity to mentor and shape developing engineers