Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Salary: £48,000 - £60,000
Location: Gateshead

About the Role
You will lead the electrical design for a range of projects, from concept and detailed design to installation support and commissioning. Projects span retail, education, healthcare, residential and commercial developments, giving you exposure to diverse and technically interesting work. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of the team, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

This is an office-based role with a collaborative, hands-on culture. You will work closely with colleagues, clients and contractors, with opportunities to develop your technical and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead electrical design for building services projects with minimal supervision
Mentor and guide a small team of engineers
Plan, manage and deliver projects to agreed budgets and timelines
Liaise directly with clients, contractors and suppliers
Provide technical input and support throughout installation and commissioning stages
Deliver solutions compliant with current regulations and sustainability standards
 
The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in electrical design within a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy
Knowledge of 230V power distribution systems
Proficient in electrical CAD packages such as Amtech and Dialux
Experience working to ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards
Degree-qualified in electrical engineering, with chartership preferred or underway
Strong communicator, able to work independently and collaboratively
Knowledge of current wiring regulations is desirable
 
Benefits

Basic salary of £48,000 - £60,000
Three-month probation salary review and annual review thereafter
Discretionary bonus for high achievers
Private healthcare
Pension scheme and death in service benefit
23 days annual leave plus early finish Fridays
Support for qualifications and professional development
Opportunity to work in a small, growing, and supportive team environment
Exposure to a wide variety of technically interesting projects
 
If you are looking for a role where you can lead projects, mentor a small team, and develop your technical expertise in a collaborative, office-focused environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected MEP consultancy in Gateshead.

Please contact:
Alex Bartley
RGB Network
Office: (phone number removed)
Email: abartley @ rgb .co .uk