Senior Electrical Design Engineer - MEP Buildings on Railway Projects
Birmingham | Hybrid Working
£48 - £56 per hour | Inside IR35
3-Month Initial Contract + likely extensions
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of high-profile MEP Buildings serving the operation of the railway.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced project work within a main contractor environment, delivering electrical services designs for Building Services Facilities and pumping stations for Railway Operations.
The position offers hybrid working flexibility alongside the opportunity to join a busy team with a strong pipeline of ongoing work and potential extensions beyond the initial contract term.
The Role
You'll be involved in:
Ensuring compliance with project requirements, technical assurance processes, safety-in-design principles, and applicable standards and regulations.
Review and coordinate the electrical designs produced by designers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring interdisciplinary integration and timely completion.
Manage the technical review, approval and assurance process with the Employer, Designer, CAT Checker and other stakeholders.
Coordinate electrical systems, including HV/LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, CMS, earthing and bonding, and building electrical services.
Lead and participate in technical meetings, interface coordination, O&M reviews, PRAM and HAZOP meetings, ensuring actions and design issues are resolved.
Liaise with construction teams to ensure electrical designs align with construction methods, programme requirements and site constraints.
Review technical queries, RFIs, design changes and procurement submissions, supporting tender reviews and technical appraisals of MEICA equipment.
Maintain relevant electrical standards and regulations and advise the MEP Technical Lead and Commercial Team on technical risks, interfaces and potential challenges.
What They're Looking For
Essential:
Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; professional chartership preferred.
Minimum 10 years' electrical engineering experience in construction, including 5+ years delivering multidisciplinary projects.
Strong technical knowledge of HV/LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, CMS, earthing and bonding, and building electrical services.
Ability to challenge and optimise design solutions, balancing technical requirements, risks and constraints.
Fluent in English, with a strong understanding of multidisciplinary turnkey project delivery
Collaborative, self-motivated and able to influence senior management and designers, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable:
15-20 years' relevant electrical engineering experience
Large scale project experience (eg rail, buildings, pumping stations)
Railway or major infrastructure experience preferred
Why Apply?
Top market rates available
Hybrid working flexibility
Strong pipeline projects
Opportunity for contract extensions beyond the initial term
Collaborative and technically focused design teamImmediate interviews available.
If you're an Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next contract within the building services sector, apply now to be considered
