Senior Electrical Engineer

RGB Recruitment Ltd

Bristol, UKhybridPosted Jun 23, 2026
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About the role

Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Bristol | Hybrid Working

Building Services Consultancy

Salary: Competitive DOE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

A well-established and growing Building Services Consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join its Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take a leading role in project delivery, client management and team development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will lead electrical design projects across a diverse portfolio including Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Leisure, Industrial and Infrastructure sectors.

This position offers genuine career progression, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to the continued growth of the business.

The Role

As a Senior /Principal Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

Lead the electrical design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion.

Produce and review electrical calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.

Design electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, standby generation and UPS installations.

Undertake electrical load assessments and system sizing calculations.

Ensure compliance with current regulations, British Standards and industry best practice.

Manage project programmes, budgets and design deliverables.

Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.

Attend and lead design, client and project meetings.

Undertake feasibility studies and site surveys.

Review and approve engineering designs and technical submissions.

Manage CDM risks and contribute to design risk assessments.

Support bid submissions, fee proposals and project cost estimates.

Provide technical leadership across projects.

Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.

Promote innovative, sustainable and low-carbon design solutions.

Contribute to the development of engineering standards and best practices.

Requirements

Essential

Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience delivering electrical building services designs within a consultancy environment.

Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and design principles.

Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Knowledge of RIBA work stages and project delivery processes.

Understanding of CDM regulations and design risk management.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Professional Memberships

Membership of a relevant professional institution such as CIBSE or IET.

Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or actively working towards professional registration.

Technical Knowledge

Experience in the design of:

Electrical Supply and Distribution Systems

Internal and External Lighting Design

Electrical Load Assessments

Standby Generation and UPS Systems

Earthing and Bonding Systems

Low Voltage Power Systems

Knowledge of:

IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition)

British Standards

European Standards

ISO Standards

Software Experience

Experience with some or all of the following:

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

MicroStation

Hevacomp

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

ElectricalOM

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension contribution

Professional membership fees paid

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid volunteering day

Ongoing training and professional development

Support towards Chartership

Clear progression opportunities

Friendly and collaborative working environment

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy delivering a wide range of building services projects across the UK. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, develop client relationships, mentor junior engineers and play a key role in the continued success of the business while progressing your own career.

If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment – crichards@rgbrec.co.uk

Keywords

Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building Services, Electrical Building Services, MEP Design, Electrical Design, Building Services Consultancy, Revit, AutoCAD, Dialux, Relux, Electrical Distribution, Lighting Design, Power Systems, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure, RIBA Stages, Sustainability, Low Carbon Design, Chartered Engineer, CEng, IEng.

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