Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham \n\n About the Role\n\n We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our soon-to-be-launched Birmingham office, working closely with our established Dublin team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth of our new UK hub while delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the EMEA region.\n\n The role will initially be fully remote. Once the Birmingham hub is operational, flexible office attendance will be required as part of a hybrid working model.\n\n As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will deliver projects across EMEA from initial concept through to client handover.

You will take ownership of project delivery, build strong client relationships and ensure all deliverables meet our quality assurance standards.\n\n You will be technically proficient in electrical design, with a broader understanding of BMS/EPMS, security systems and CSA coordination. You will also work closely with support engineers and BIM technicians, ensuring project objectives and quality standards are consistently achieved.\n\n About you:\n\nThe role will initially be fully remote. Once the Birmingham office is operational, flexible attendance will be required as part of a hybrid working model.\nMinimum 7 years' experience in electrical engineering within the building services sector.\nDegree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.\nWorking towards or already Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent).

Advantage but not essential\nProven experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.\nExperience across various sectors such as commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or data centres .\nElectrical Building Services design (e.g. lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, security, emergency systems).\nStrong understanding of relevant standards, including IEC, IS, BS and EN regulations.\nFamiliarity with CIBSE and IET codes of practice.\nProficient in software such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.\nExperience in producing detailed electrical load calculations and system coordination.\nKnowledge of sustainable design and low-energy solutions is a plus.Your day-to-day activities\n\nLead the electrical design on projects, managing delivery from concept through to construction and handover.\nChampion Ethos’ electrical design standards and drive adoption of innovative technologies and sustainable solutions.\nCoordinate and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery.\nLiaise with clients, architects, project managers, and contractors, acting as the key point of contact for electrical design matters.\nPrepare technical specifications and fully detailed tender packages, including reports, analysis and recommendations.\nOversee and perform design and installation quality checks in line with project requirements and industry regulations.\nDevelop project scopes in collaboration with the design team and clients.\nProvide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and graduates.\nParticipate in design reviews, technical workshops, and site inspections as needed.Why Join Us?\n\n They are dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing.\n\nWe offer:\n\nFlexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.\nA culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.\nOpportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.Benefits:\n\nFlexible working times\n25 Days holidays\nPension Scheme\nWorking travel out-of-pocket expenses\nRegular training/mentoring / further college support\nSupport for Chartership\nSubsidised Health Insurance Allowance\nA Professional Subscription paid by the company\nPaid Statutory Leaves\nReferral scheme\nHeavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events) \n\nThe NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.\n \nWe welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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