Senior Electrical Engineer

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy, with over 1000 employees in teams based in our UK, European, Middle East and Asia Pacific offices. We have been providing a wide range of engineering consultancy services since 2007.

Our engineering expertise reaches across all sectors of the construction industry, providing pragmatic and practical design solutions to ensure our projects are spatially and operationally efficient. Our design process fully considers the installation and maintenance practicalities on site.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and reviewing electrical systems for complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role demands strong technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality electrical designs.

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will lead a small team of junior engineers and designers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and oversight to ensure accurate and efficient project deliverables. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and innovative design environment, implementing best practices, and maintaining the firm’s standard of technical excellence across all projects.

• Responsible for the running of large projects
• Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (Several building types)
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys, tests, carries out dilapidation reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Preferably 7-10 years of experience within a multi-disciplinary design consulting firm
• Experience handling large-scale projects; data centre design experience is an advantage.
• Proficient in designing electrical systems, including LV power systems, lighting, FDAS, earthing & lightning protection, and ELV systems (security, telecom/data systems)
• Knowledgeable in design software such as Dialux, Amtech, ETAP, Navis, Bluebeam, or equivalent
• Familiarity with the application of British Standards in electrical design is preferred but not required
• Experience with MV power systems is an advantage but not mandatory
• Strong team player with experience mentoring or supervising junior/graduate engineers.

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values:

ACCOUNTABILITY > Everyone is accountable.

INTEGRITY > We are straight talking, respectful and fair.

SIMPLICITY > Both in our approach and solutions.

SUPPORTIVE > We are approachable, inclusive and recognise success.

QUALITY > We strive to get it right first time, every time.