Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Location: Edinburgh

Job Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: Up to £55,000 + Package

Client Overview

Our client is an award‑winning, multi‑disciplinary building services consultancy known for delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and complex refurbishment projects. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and a collaborative, people‑focused culture, they provide graduates with the perfect environment to learn, grow, and develop into well‑rounded building services professionals.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic Building Services team. Your role will involve:

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems.
• Producing drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams as required to meet project demands.
• Supporting project delivery from feasibility to handover, including conducting site inspections.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the wider team development.
• Promoting sustainable, energy-efficient design solutions.

This role offers genuine opportunities for progression, increased project ownership, and involvement in sustainable technology integration.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical design within building services,
• Experience in team leadership/management and project leadership in a consultancy environment.
• Proficiency with industry standard software: AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, Amtech, etc.
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and IET/BS standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• 5% Pension contribution.
• 33 days annual leave
• Home & Tech Scheme
• EV Car Scheme
• Simply Health Cash Plan
• 1 day per year off for charitable works
• Option to work away from your office 1 week of the year in another location in UK or Europe
• Professional development and training opportunities

Next Steps

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your updated CV or reach out to Lusona Consultancy for a confidential conversation.

If this role isn’t quite the right fit but you’re exploring new opportunities, we would be happy to assist you in finding the perfect match.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English