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