Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Bristol
Sector: Defence, Research & Development
Security Clearance: UK Nationality required (eligibility for security clearance)

The Role

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Bristol office. The role supports a growing workload of technically complex projects within the defence and research sectors, alongside high-spec research and design-led fit-out schemes.

You will take a senior role in the delivery of electrical building services design, contributing to project leadership, technical excellence, and team development.

Project Portfolio

• Secure defence-sector projects requiring security clearance

• Two high-spec fit-out projects within research and design environments

• A strong forward pipeline of multidisciplinary building services work

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical building services design from concept through to completion

• Prepare and review technical calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications

• Design electrical systems including LV distribution, lighting, power, emergency lighting, and fire alarm systems

• Coordinate designs with mechanical, public health, and structural engineers

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and external consultants

• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and industry standards

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

• Chartered or working towards Chartership (CIBSE / IET or equivalent)

• Proven experience in electrical building services design

• Experience working on defence, secure, or research facilities is desirable

• UK national with eligibility to obtain security clearance (essential)

• Strong technical, communication, and coordination skills

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on secure and technically challenging defence projects

• Exposure to specialist research and design-led environments

• Clear career progression within a well-established consultancy

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture