Senior Electrical Design Manager – Building Services (Design & Build)

Location: Corsham, UK
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + benefits

Overview

A leading UK design and construction contractor operating across the data centre, defence, energy, and high-technology sectors is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the full lifecycle of electrical building services design from pre-construction through to project handover.

You will oversee complex, technically demanding projects where innovation, compliance, and precision engineering are critical. The role requires strong technical leadership, design coordination, and the ability to manage internal and external design teams in a Design & Build environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design Management

• Lead electrical design delivery from concept through to handover across major construction projects
• Manage and coordinate internal and external design teams, consultants, and specialist subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and all statutory requirements
• Act as Technical Lead supporting senior technical leadership across all project phases
• Oversee design risk management, including Principal Designer duties under CDM

Electrical Building Services Design

• Produce and review detailed electrical designs for:
• LV and MV power distribution systems
• Small power systems
• Lighting design (including Dialux/Relux modelling)
• Fire alarm systems
• Security and CCTV systems
• Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Ensure technical accuracy, buildability, and cost-effectiveness of all designs
• Review technical submittals, RFIs, and contractor design portions (CDP)

Project Lifecycle Involvement

• Lead technical input during tendering and pre-construction stages
• Conduct design reviews, gap analysis, value engineering (VE), and risk assessments
• Support preparation of contractor proposals and technical bid documentation
• Participate in design coordination, HAZID/HAZOP studies, and technical workshops
• Oversee construction-phase technical compliance and site-based design verification
• Support project handover, O&M documentation, and compliance validation

Collaboration & Compliance

• Liaise closely with clients, project managers, engineers, and site teams
• Ensure adherence to safety in design principles and HSEQ requirements
• Maintain design intent and configuration control throughout project lifecycle
• Promote digital engineering and BIM-led coordination across projects
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and technical standards

Required Experience

• Proven experience in a senior electrical design or technical management role within construction or building services
• Strong background in Design & Build projects
• Experience in high-technology, defence, data centres, or industrial environments (desirable)
• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and statutory compliance
• Experience managing full design lifecycle from pre-construction through delivery
• Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and coordination
• Experience supervising contractors, consultants, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong technical documentation and specification writing capability

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in:

• Revit (BIM) and Navisworks
• AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
• Dialux and/or Relux
• Amtech and/or ElectricalOM
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (desirable)

Additional knowledge:

• Lightning protection risk assessment calculations
• Electrical design analysis and system modelling tools
• BIM coordination and clash detection workflows

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering or related discipline)
• Background in Building Services, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Technical Design
• Working towards Chartered status (preferred)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (engineering or architectural institute)
• MCIAT or ARB registration (desirable but not essential)

Benefits

• Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum
• Car allowance (eligible roles)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private healthcare (BUPA) + cash plan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Equal Opportunities

This organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and merit, with no discrimination on any protected characteristic.