Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Position: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Oxford (Hybrid)

Overview

My client is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join its Oxford office on a hybrid working basis. This role sits within a multidisciplinary building service engineering team, delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects including commercial, residential, education, and healthcare developments. They work on commercial, residential, education, healthcare and retail and also sustainability.

This is a senior-level position suited to an experienced engineer who can lead design delivery, and take ownership of projects from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

You will take a leading role in the delivery of electrical building services design, including:

• Leading electrical design on projects from concept through detailed design and construction stages
• Producing and reviewing detailed design calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Coordinating with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers, and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations, relevant British Standards, and client requirements
• Undertaking site inspections, technical surveys, and supporting construction phase services
• Managing project deliverables, deadlines, and technical quality control
• Supporting and mentoring junior and intermediate engineers within the team
• Contributing to client meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations
• Assisting in fee proposals, scope definition, and project planning where required

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards it (IET or CIBSE preferred)
• Strong experience in electrical building services design within the UK consultancy environment
• Proficiency with design tools such as Amtech/Trimble, Dialux/Relux, and AutoCAD (Revit experience desirable)
• Solid understanding of UK regulations, including BS 7671 and Building Regulations Part L
• Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• Hybrid working model (office-based in Oxford with flexible remote working)
• Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Payment of professional membership fees (e.g. IET, CIBSE)
• Support for continuing professional development (CPD) and chartership progression
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Exposure to a wide variety of high-quality UK projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with career progression opportunities

Please note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

If you want to apply for the above position and feel you have the relevant skill set, please send your CV to (url removed)

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.