Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Leeds

My client is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their expanding Building Services team in Leeds. They are an industry leader with over 1,500 employees around the UK.

With the team growing, this is a key appointment at an exciting stage of development. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the team, leading projects, and mentoring junior engineers, while delivering high-quality design solutions across a diverse portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking the next step in their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.

About the Role

You will lead the design and delivery of electrical building services across a wide range of projects, from large-scale developments to smaller, technically complex schemes.

Projects include:

• Education (primary and secondary schools, £15m+)
• Commercial offices (£30 40m developments)
• Healthcare facilities, including hospitals and specialist centres
• Hotels, logistics, and mixed-use developments

This diverse project mix provides a dynamic environment with strong technical and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from concept through to completion
• Manage and coordinate internal and external project teams
• Produce and review detailed calculations, specifications, and drawings
• Act as a key client contact and lead project meetings
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and contractors
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and health & safety requirements
• Mentor and support junior engineers and graduates
• Contribute to sustainable design, focusing on energy efficiency and carbon reduction

What My Client Is Looking For

• Proven experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy
• Strong project leadership and client-facing experience
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

Why Join?

My client offers more than just a role they offer a long-term career within a growing and ambitious team.

In this position, you will:

Play a key role in a growing Leeds team, have real influence over project delivery and team development. Work closely with clients and senior stakeholders, Mentor and develop junior engineers. Deliver impactful projects across multiple sectors

About the Company

My client is a well-established Built Environment Consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions across a wide range of sectors.

Their success is driven by their people, combining technical excellence with a collaborative and supportive culture.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave
• Private medical insurance
• Pension: 3% employee / 6% employer (increasing with service)
• Life assurance: 4x salary
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Flexible benefits package (gym, cycle to work, retail discounts, etc.)
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development
• Support towards Chartership (if required)

Apply Now

If you re a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in a growing and supportive environment, apply now to find out more.