Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services

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Published
November 5, 2026
Location
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Category
Job Type
Perm  
Salary
£50,000 — £65,000

Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible Working

 

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer to join a highly respected, award-winning, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Edinburgh.

Our client has an excellent reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable and technically challenging building services projects across the UK and internationally.

With a strong pipeline of projects and continued investment in its Edinburgh team, the business is looking to appoint talented Electrical Design Engineers who are passionate about engineering excellence, sustainability and developing their careers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy offering exposure to prestigious projects, a collaborative working environment and genuine opportunities for career progression.

 

The Role

Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary design teams, you will be involved in the design and delivery of electrical building services across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

Undertaking electrical building services design from concept through to completion.

Designing lighting, power distribution, emergency lighting and associated electrical systems.

Producing technical calculations, specifications, reports and design documentation.

Collaborating with mechanical engineers, architects and other design professionals.

Attending design meetings and liaising with clients and project stakeholders.

Ensuring designs meet relevant British Standards, building regulations and sustainability requirements.

Supporting the delivery of projects to agreed timescales and budgets.

For Senior Engineers, taking greater responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and mentoring junior engineers.

 

About You

I would like to speak with Electrical Engineers and Senior Electrical Engineers who have experience within a building services consultancy environment.

Ideally, you will have:

A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

Experience designing electrical building services within a consultancy environment.

Knowledge of relevant UK regulations, design standards and industry best practice.

Experience using electrical design software such AutoCAD and Revit would be advantageous.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

An interest in sustainable building design and low-carbon engineering solutions.

Chartered status or a desire to work towards professional accreditation would be advantageous.

Applications are welcomed from Engineers looking to progress into a Senior position, as well as established Senior Engineers seeking a fresh challenge.

 

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £50,000 – £65,000, depending on experience and seniority.

Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.

The opportunity to work on high-profile and technically interesting projects.

A supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

Excellent training, mentoring and professional development.

Support towards Chartered Engineer status.

Genuine long-term career progression opportunities.

A comprehensive benefits package.

 

Interested?

If you're an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer considering your next career move in Edinburgh, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether you're actively looking or simply interested in understanding what opportunities are available, please get in touch.

Apply today or contact Purobuild for a confidential discussion.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence

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