Job reference
240265_1782298339
Company Name
Salary
£50000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid, Flexibility, Leading Client
Location
Cambridge
Industry sector
Environment
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
24/06/2026
Closing date
15/07/2026
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)
Cambridge area | £50,000 - £60,000 | Leading Client | Hybrid Working
Overview
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? My client, a leading building services engineering consultancy, is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to innovative design development.
With a competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000, this role offers excellent career growth opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000.
* Pension scheme with 8% company contribution.
* 25 days of paid annual leave.
* Optional private healthcare insurance.
* Death in service insurance.
* Payment of one professional membership subscription.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Hybrid work environment for flexibility and work-life balance.
* Electric vehicle purchase scheme.
* Excellent opportunities for career growth and development.
* Continued personal development and training opportunities.
Day-to-Day
* Lead the design and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for a variety of projects.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project coordination.
* Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their professional growth.
* Conduct detailed engineering calculations and produce high-quality technical documentation.
* Communicate effectively with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
* Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide solutions to ensure timely delivery.
Responsibilities
Project Delivery
* Lead and contribute to the delivery of electrical engineering design solutions across various projects and sectors.
* Develop detailed engineering calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings in line with industry standards and internal quality procedures.
* Ensure timely delivery of accurate design information throughout all project stages.
* Act as a key point of coordination between engineering teams and in-house or external Revit/CAD teams.
* Present technical design solutions that meet client briefs and project performance requirements.
* Maintain oversight of project deliverables and report progress to line managers or project managers.
* Identify and communicate project risks, technical issues, or client feedback to senior team members.
Leadership and Mentoring
* Support and mentor junior engineers and designers within the engineering team.
* Provide guidance on technical design development and best practice engineering solutions.
* Contribute to maintaining consistent engineering standards and design quality across projects.
* Foster collaborative working within multidisciplinary project teams.
Collaboration and Communication
* Liaise with clients, architects, and other members of the external design team.
* Present technical solutions and design strategies clearly to project stakeholders.
* Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project partners.
* Identify opportunities for future business development through project relationships.
Qualifications
* A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Typically 5+ years of experience within a building services engineering consultancy.
* Working towards or holding relevant professional accreditation (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent).
* Proven experience delivering engineering design across a range of project types and sectors.
* Strong understanding of project coordination and multidisciplinary design environments.
* Practical experience supporting project delivery across public and private sector projects.
* Proficiency in industry design and modelling tools, including:
* CAD and Revit
* Bluebeam
* IES or Amtech, EOM, Dialux, and Relux software packages
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce technical reports.
* Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and design teams.
* Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks across multiple projects.
* Capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within project teams.
If you are a driven and experienced Electrical Engineer looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking consultancy, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.