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Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

📍 Solihull, West Midlands (County)
£45,000 per annum
£45000 - £55000/annum
Industry: Construction
Posted: 22-09-2026
Company: Vertical Recruitment Limited
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225634570

Job Description:

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham

£45,000 - £55,000 | Hybrid | Leading Consultancy

About the Role

A leading multi-disciplinary Building Services Consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join one of their regional offices in Birmingham or Solihull. The business delivers mechanical, electrical and low-carbon solutions across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, pharmaceutical, and public sector projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and sustainability-focused consultancy, working on technically complex and meaningful projects. You’ll lead project delivery, support junior engineers, and help drive innovation across the Electrical team.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary

• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay

• Private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme

• Bonus scheme and pension

• Flexible hours and hybrid working

• Generous holiday entitlement with buy/sell options

• Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes

• Career development in a forward-thinking business

• Fully funded team building and social events


Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across a range of sectors

• Deliver low-carbon, energy-efficient building services solutions

• Mentor and support junior engineers

• Attend client meetings and present technical information

• Produce calculations, drawings, and specifications

• Oversee quality control and ensure technical excellence

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams


What we’re looking for

• Strong experience in Electrical Building Services Design

• Minimum 3–4 years’ post-qualification experience

• Experience with Amtech, Revit, Dialux/Relux, and Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with British Standards, Building Regs, and ideally HTMs

• Project background in healthcare, education, residential, or commercial sectors

• Chartered or working towards it (CIBSE, IET)

• Strong communication and project leadership skills

• Knowledge of renewable energy integration and BREEAM (ideal not essential)

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