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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 47,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
Position: Senior Electrical Design EngineerLocation: Ipswich,
UKSalary: Competitive + BenefitsContract
Type: Full-time, Permanent
🔧 About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic and collaborative design team working across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead electrical design delivery from concept through to completion, contributing to high-quality, sustainable, and technically robust building solutions.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and specification of electrical building services systems including lighting, power, fire alarms, data, and security systems
Manage projects through RIBA Stages 1-6, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Coordinate with internal disciplines (mechanical, architectural, structural) and external stakeholders (clients, contractors, consultants)
Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians within the team
Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections as required
Contribute to fee proposals, resource planning, and project programming
Ensure designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard
Support the development of sustainable and low-carbon design strategies
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered or working toward CEng status with a relevant institution (e.g., IET, CIBSE)
Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical building services design
Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, BS standards, and design codes
Proficient in designing software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech, and Dialux/Relux
Experience working on education, healthcare, residential, or public sector projects is advantageous.
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
🎁 Benefits Package
💰 8% employer pension contribution
🌴 23 days annual leave + buy holiday scheme
🕒 Flexible working hours (7.5 hours/day between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
🏡 Hybrid working - up to 2 days per week from home
📚 Professional development and chartership support
🤝 Collaborative team culture and meaningful project workIf you're a passionate electrical engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a people-focused, design-led consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.
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