Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

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Senior Electrical Engineer responsible for electrical building design and project delivery in the UK market. Collaborating remotely with multidisciplinary teams focusing on sustainability and technical excellence.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services systems, including LV distribution, small power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, ICT, access control, and life-safety systems
Prepare and review calculations, schematics, layouts, specifications, and technical reports
Deliver electrical design packages across RIBA Stages 1–6
Coordinate with mechanical, architectural, structural, and sustainability teams throughout project delivery
Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables
Act as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders
Present technical solutions, design proposals, and project updates to clients
Integrate energy-efficient lighting, smart controls, EV charging infrastructure, renewable technologies, and low-carbon electrical solutions into project designs
Support sustainability initiatives including Part L compliance, BREEAM assessments, NABERS requirements, and energy strategy development
Promote whole-life carbon thinking and electrical system optimization
Review contractor drawings, technical submissions, and provide construction-stage support
Contribute to technical leadership, mentoring, and quality assurance within the engineering team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership through CIBSE or IET
Strong knowledge of UK electrical regulations, including BS 7671, Building Regulations, CIBSE Guides, and relevant British Standards
Proven experience delivering electrical building services designs within the UK market
Experience working on commercial offices, residential developments, hotels, retail, and mixed-use projects
Strong experience designing LV distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, ICT, access control, and life-safety systems
Proficiency with Amtech/Trimble, Dialux/Relux, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and other relevant electrical design software
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing project delivery
Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
Excellent problem-solving, technical analysis, and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Willing and able to work a mid-shift schedule to support and collaborate with UK-based teams and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to sustainability and energy-efficient designs

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical building services designLV distributionlighting designemergency lightingfire alarmssecurity systemsICTaccess controllife-safety systemsenergy-efficient design

Soft Skills

client-facing communicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingtechnical analysisdecision-makingproject managementteam leadershipmentoringquality assurancetime management

Certifications

Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in Building Services EngineeringChartered Engineer (CEng)CIBSE chartershipIET chartership