Senior Electrical EngineerEdinburgh | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Take ownership. Lead projects. Shape the future.

Are you an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer looking for your next step within a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy?

This is an opportunity to join a thriving Edinburgh-based team where you'll play a key role in delivering some of Scotland's most exciting building projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Working within a collaborative environment, you'll be involved in projects from initial concept through to completion, giving you genuine influence across the entire design process.

With a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors, this role offers the chance to lead projects, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of an established engineering team.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll take responsibility for the delivery of electrical building services designs across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You'll act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, contractors and wider design teams while supporting and developing junior engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading electrical building services projects from concept through to completion
• Developing electrical design strategies and producing detailed design solutions
• Managing project delivery, programme and quality standards
• Coordinating and mentoring graduate, apprentice and assistant engineers
• Attending client and design team meetings as the electrical lead
• Producing calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation
• Supporting project cost planning and commercial delivery
• Undertaking site inspections, commissioning reviews and post-contract duties
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Experience delivering electrical building services projects within a consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of UK building regulations and industry standards
• Previous experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Client-facing experience with excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in industry software including Revit, Amtech/Trimble, Dialux and AutoCAD
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
• Ideally working towards Chartered Engineer status or already chartered

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an excellent reputation in the market
• Work on projects across a broad range of sectors and sizes
• Genuine involvement from concept design through construction and completion
• Supportive and collaborative culture with clear career progression opportunities
• Modern city-centre office environment
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership

Apply NowIf you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, project ownership and long-term career development, we'd love to hear from you.For a confidential discussion, contact Richard Greenwood at Hays Building Services or apply today.

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