Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer
Sunderland
£50,000–£60,000 per year (DOE)

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading engineering consultancy, to support the appointment of a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic and growing team in Sunderland.

This client operates at the forefront of a range of high-impact projects in the commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and defence sectors. This role offers strong project ownership, technical autonomy, and a clear path to career progression within a high-performing consultancy environment.

Role Overview

This Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of electrical systems for a variety of complex building services projects, managing stakeholder expectations, and mentoring junior engineers. 

Senior Electrical Engineer – Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process across all project stages, including calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings using industry-standard software such as Amtech, Dialux, and Revit.

• Coordinate with internal M&E teams and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and end clients.

• Conduct site inspections and surveys, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., BS7671, CIBSE guidelines).

• Support and mentor junior engineers, contributing to their professional development.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.

• Provide technical input into bid submissions and attend design team/client meetings as required.

Senior Electrical Engineer – Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (BEng/MEng), ideally Chartered or working toward CEng status with the IET or CIBSE.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical design within a building services consultancy environment.

• Proficiency in relevant design software such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Amtech, and Dialux/Relux.

• Strong understanding of current UK building regulations, electrical standards, and sustainable design principles.

• Demonstrable experience leading projects and working in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong communication skills, client-facing confidence, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Sunderland, with flexible working arrangements and excellent opportunities for progression.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now or contact Eleni Avgenaki at Jackson Hogg for a confidential conversation.