Senior Electrical Engineer – Electrical (Building Services & Data Centres)
Location: London (Hybrid Format)
Salary: £65,000-£75,000 (DOE)
Step into a role where your electrical engineering expertise shapes high?performance, mission?critical buildings - from flagship commercial spaces to advanced technical facilities. As a Senior Electrical Engineer in this consultancy, you won’t sit in the background; you’ll lead design, influence clients and help grow a high?performing team.
Why this consultancy, not another?
- Work on complex, high?profile projects where electrical resilience, safety and sustainability really matter – including commercial, healthcare, life sciences and data?driven facilities.
- Own the full lifecycle: concept and feasibility, detailed design, construction support and handover – not just one small package.
- Be a key voice in a collaborative, low?ego environment where engineers shape standards, solutions and client outcomes.
- Grow with a clear route to project lead or associate, plus support toward Chartership and structured CPD.
- Enjoy flexible, modern ways of working, built on trust, autonomy and quality rather than clock?watching.
Your impact
- Lead the electrical design on projects, managing delivery from concept through construction to client handover.
- Champion best?in?class electrical design standards and drive adoption of innovative and low?energy solutions.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure high?quality output and on?time delivery.
- Act as the key point of contact for electrical matters, liaising with clients, architects, project managers and contractors.
- Prepare technical specifications and fully detailed tender packages, including reports, analysis and recommendations.
- Oversee and perform design and installation quality checks in line with project requirements and industry regulations.
- Develop project scopes with the design team and clients, ensuring alignment on expectations and deliverables.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and graduates, supporting their technical and professional development.
- Participate in design reviews, technical workshops and site inspections as required.
What you’ll bring
- 6–8+ years’ experience in electrical engineering within the building services sector.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Working towards or already Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent).
- Proven experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong electrical building services design experience (lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, security, emergency systems).
- Solid understanding of IEC/IS/BS/EN standards, with familiarity with CIBSE and IET codes of practice.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
- Experience producing detailed load calculations and coordinating electrical systems.
- Knowledge of sustainable, low?energy solutions is a strong advantage.
Who will thrive here
- A confident technical leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and a focus on quality.
- Able to work independently and proactively with minimal oversight.
- Comfortable in front of clients, with a collaborative, solutions?focused mindset.
- Strong time management, able to prioritise across multiple projects.
Feel Free to reach out to me at louis.jory@spencer-ogden.com or call me on 0141 212 4802, for a confidential chat.