Electrical Engineer

Penguin Recruitment

Remote-friendly
Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Liverpool or Manchester | 4-Day Week

Are you looking for the next step in your career where you can take ownership of exciting high-profile projects, lead from the front, and truly influence how things are done? We're working with a market-leading MEP consultancy that has a strong presence in the North West, with offices in both Liverpool and Manchester. Known for their expertise in high-rise residential, commercial office projects, and refurbishment developments, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically complex projects.



The Opportunity

This isn't just a box-ticking role. This is an opportunity to drive projects from conception to completion, foster junior talent, and become deeply embedded in a culture that values excellence, sustainability, and work-life balance. With a 4-day working week, strong career progression pathways, and a people-first ethos, this consultancy offers an environment where your expertise and leadership are genuinely valued.



Additional Benefits:

  • Private healthcare for you and your family.
  • A clear career progression pathway towards Principal or Director positions.
  • Be part of an integrated team of MEP, CAD/Revit, and sustainability experts for holistic project delivery.
  • Opportunities to make a real impact and influence the consultancy's direction


Your Key Responsibilities



Technical Leadership

  • Take full accountability for electrical design across lighting, power, LV distribution, containment, fire detection, and emergency systems.
  • Deliver calculations and ensure compliance with Amtech (or equivalent software).
  • Oversee submissions to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and manage design gateway processes for higher-risk projects.


Sustainable Innovation

  • Provide advice and implement sustainable design practices, collaborating closely with the internal sustainability team.
  • Focus on low-carbon systems, energy modelling, and building compliance for Part L standards.


Client & Team Engagement

  • Represent the consultancy at client meetings, design reviews, and wider project discussions.
  • Confidently interface with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders, aligning project visions with deliverables.
  • Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture within the team.


Project Variety

  • Deliver projects spanning high-rise residential and commercial private sector developments.
  • Handle end-to-end planning and ensure adherence to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.


What We're Looking For



Expertise

  • You'll be degree qualified with at least 7 years' experience in a building services consultancy environment.
  • Extensive background in high-rise residential and commercial projects is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Regulator framework for higher-risk projects.
  • Skilled in using electrical calculation software - Amtech preferred.


Mindset & Certifications

  • Proficiency in sustainable design practices with emphasis on low-carbon and energy-efficient systems.
  • IEng or CEng accreditation, or actively working towards accreditation, is highly desirable.
  • A proactive outlook with a passion for mentoring, problem-solving, and driving excellence.


Why Join This Team?

This is a business that understands work-life balance is crucial. Not only do they offer a 4-day working week, but they also provide hybrid working arrangements and flexibility between their Liverpool and Manchester offices. They take a modern approach to consultancy, operating in a flat structure where senior engineers actively shape the work rather than sitting above the process.

If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a role where you'll lead from the front and help shape the future of building services design, we want to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career today - apply now!

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