Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)
hace 2 días
London
Role: Freelance Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)- £45 - £50 Per Hour The role involves leading the electrical design and delivery of complex building services projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. You will take technical ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients and the wider design team to deliver high-quality, compliant, and sustainable solutions. Responsibilities: Electrical Design & Technical Leadership • Lead the electrical design of building services systems including LV power distribution, lighting and emergency lighting, small power, earthing and bonding, fire alarm, data/telecoms, and security systems, • Prepare and review detailed calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings, • Undertake and review load assessments, fault level calculations, and cable sizing, • Provide technical input from concept through detailed design and construction (RIBA Stages 2–6), • Ensure technical quality and consistency across project deliverables Project Delivery & Client Interface • Act as the lead electrical engineer on assigned projects, • Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, public health, structural, and architectural teams, • Attend and lead design meetings, workshops, and site inspections, • Manage and respond to technical queries, RFIs, and contractor proposals, • Support commissioning, testing, snagging, and handover processes Compliance, Standards & Sustainability • Ensure all designs comply with BS 7671, Building Regulations, British Standards, and CIBSE guidance, • Interpret and apply statutory requirements and client standards, • Drive energy-efficient, low-carbon, and sustainable design solutions, • Support compliance with Part L and broader sustainability strategies Team Leadership & Development • Mentor and support intermediate and junior engineers, • Review and approve technical work produced by others, • Contribute to staff development, training, and CPD activities, • Support resource planning and project programming where required The ideal candidate will have: • Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, • Typically 6–10+ years’ experience within an MEP or building services consultancy, • Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems, • Proven experience leading projects and managing design delivery, • In-depth knowledge of UK regulations, standards, and best practice, • Proficient in AutoCAD / Revit and electrical design software (Amtech, Dialux, Relux or similar), • Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills Personal Attributes • Technically confident with strong problem-solving skills, • Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple projects, • Professional and client-focused approach, • Collaborative team leader with mentoring capability