Senior / Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

. Design and specify Electrical Building Services systems from concept through detailed design, including power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts and lightning protection .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Building Services Engineering, focusing on design excellence, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation strategies. Proficient in technical specifications, calculations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Building Services EngineeringElectrical Engineering DegreeChartered Member of IET or CIBSEAmtech/Prodesign ExperienceDialux/Relux Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Electrical Building Services DesignPower System DesignLighting DesignLife Safety SystemsTelecoms SystemsSecurity Systems DesignEnergy Reduction MethodsMeasurement and Verification DesignCondition SurveysTechnical Specification Preparation

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCollaborationMentoringClient RepresentationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelAmtechDialuxReluxNBSMicrosoft Packages

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Member of IETChartered Member of CIBSESecurity Clearance

Industry Keywords

UK Technical StandardsDecarbonisationEnergy EfficiencyHigh Voltage DesignBuilding Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and specify Electrical Building Services systems from concept through detailed design, including power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts and lightning protection
Produce and support detailed calculations using Excel, Amtech and Dialux/Relux
Prepare technical specifications, design reports and presentations
Collaborate with the BIM team to prepare models and drawings
Represent AtkinsRéalis at meetings with clients and other professionals
Conduct condition surveys, inspections and monitoring of installation and commissioning
Manage own workload and deliver projects to agreed deadlines and budgets
Assist with the technical development of junior team members
Contribute to sustainable, energy-efficient and decarbonisation-focused design solutions
Potentially lead and manage diverse delivery teams locally and remotely

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience of Building Services Engineering and an interest in design excellence for building design
Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related subjects
Working towards, or a Chartered Member of IET, CIBSE or equivalent body
Working experience of Amtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS and Microsoft packages
Knowledge of High Voltage design tools would be beneficial
Detailed knowledge of UK technical standards and codes of practice
Familiarity with energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings
Understanding of energy and carbon-related data capture and analytics
Competence in designing for measurement and verification, including commissioning and post-installation performance evaluation
Security clearance may be required; relevant clearance must be obtained for employment
May require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer for security vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Tailored benefits for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances
Family friendly employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups