Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Dutton Recruitment
  • City, London
  • 06/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

We are assisting a leading electrical contracting business in their search for a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Technical Services team. This is a permanent position, based primarily between Greenwich and Canary Wharf.

  • Type: Permanent
  • Department: Technical Services
  • Hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (1-hour lunch) - flexible in line with business needs
  • Location: Greenwich and Canary Wharf
  • Salary: Dependent on experience

Role Overview:
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across projects, supporting design development, client liaison, and on-site activities. Key responsibilities include:

  • Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted technical advisor.
  • Supporting the assessment of new projects, including fee proposals.
  • Developing and reviewing working drawings, technical submittals, and designs from Stage 5 onwards to ensure alignment with project requirements.
  • Producing electrical calculations and design solutions from initial brief through to detailed design.
  • Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with design intent and company quality standards.
  • Leading key testing and commissioning activities, including ISTs and Black Building Tests.
  • Conducting technical assessments of existing buildings to inform short- and long-term strategies, covering:
    • Energy performance assessments
    • Load and capacity reviews
    • Life cycle replacement reports
    • Single point of failure (SPOF) analysis
    • Resiliency assessments

Benefits:

  • Eligibility to join the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme after 12 months
  • Private healthcare and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Length of service rewards
  • Employee discount schemes
  • Access to private financial advice

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where innovation, dedication, and teamwork are highly valued.