Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Gravesend, Kent

Electrical Design Engineer (Intermediate / Senior)

📍 Location: [Kent, Cambridge, London)
💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

I'm currently working with a growing Building Services Consultancy that is looking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer to join its established team. This position offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use developments.

This role would suit either an Intermediate Engineer (3+ years' experience) or a Senior Engineer (5+ years' experience) looking to take ownership of projects and develop their career within a supportive and technically strong environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with senior team members and provide support across multiple projects.
• Lead and contribute to the technical design of electrical building services throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Produce electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, CCTV and security systems.
• Undertake electrical calculations, reports, specifications and technical documentation.
• Attend design team meetings and liaise with clients, architects, contractors and fellow consultants.
• Carry out site inspections and report findings back to the design team.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, public health and sustainability teams to deliver coordinated designs.
• Support project delivery from concept through to completion.
• Assist other disciplines where required to achieve project and business objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience for Intermediate level or 5+ years' experience for Senior level.
• Recent UK Building Services Consultancy experience.
• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using Amtech/Trimble ProDesign or similar cable sizing software.
• Experience using Dialux, Relux or similar lighting design software.
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations, British Standards and current industry practices.
• Knowledge of mechanical, sustainability and public health design principles is advantageous.
• Working towards Chartership (CIBSE or IET) would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Up-to-date understanding of Health & Safety requirements within the construction industry.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Career progression opportunities
• Support towards professional development and Chartership
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Important

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this opportunity. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

📞 For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact:

Isaac Bonsu
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