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Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

Location

Edinburgh

Salary

£55000 - £65000 per annum

Sector

Mechanical & Electrical

Type

Permanent

Ref

38376_1760014471

Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

Location: Edinburgh (Would Consider Glasgow)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + benefits
Hybrid Working: 3 days in office / 2 days from home

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering high-profile, technically challenging projects across the UK and beyond.

You'll be joining a well-established Energy and Special Projects team working on innovative and environmentally significant developments, including a long-term overseas project focused on decarbonisation and sustainable infrastructure.

This position offers the chance to work on landmark projects that integrate cutting-edge technology such as renewable power systems, battery energy storage, smart grids, and advanced MEP design solutions, all delivered in accordance with ISO 19650 standards using Revit. You'll be joining a team of nearly 15 MEP engineers working across Scotland.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead and support delivery of electrical design projects from RIBA stages 2-5 across energy, industrial, commercial, and remote-location schemes.

  • Undertake detailed design and specification of LV electrical installations and distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, cabling, and control equipment.

  • Prepare feasibility studies, concept designs, and detailed design documentation (models, drawings, calculations, and specifications).

  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, and architectural disciplines.

  • Support and mentor junior engineers, ensuring high-quality design outputs.

  • Engage with clients and stakeholders, providing technical leadership and innovative solutions.

  • Participate in site and design meetings, workload management, and project delivery coordination.

About You

  • Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Professionally qualified (CIBSE or IET) or working towards chartership.

  • Demonstrable experience in electrical building services design within multidisciplinary environments.

  • Skilled in Revit, Navisworks, Amtech, and Dialux, with experience in Clash Detection and information management to ISO 19650 standards.

  • Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to deliver to tight deadlines.

  • A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.

  • Experience in HV design would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £65,000, depending on experience.

  • Hybrid working pattern (3 days in office / 2 from home).

  • Opportunity to work on world-leading sustainability and infrastructure projects.

  • Professional development and mentoring support within an experienced, supportive team.

  • A culture that values innovation, quality, and technical excellence.

If you'd like more information feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search..

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

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