Anderson Parslow Limited
Building Services - Senior Electrical Engineer
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Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer – Bristol Office
Location: Flexible/Hybrid (Bristol or Cardiff office) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible (core hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00am–4:00pm)
About Anderson Parslow
Anderson Parslow is an independent Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) building services consultancy based in Bristol and Cardiff, operating across the UK. We specialise in designing and coordinating projects from conception to completion, including Commercial, Leisure, Residential, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Industrial, and Infrastructure.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer to join our Building Services Engineering design team in Bristol, reporting to the Director. The successful candidate will:
- Lead electrical design projects across the UK’s construction and infrastructure sectors.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, contributing to team growth and skills progression.
- Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives while delivering high-quality, compliant electrical solutions.
- Provide training and mentorship, ensuring our team evolves with your career ambitions within Anderson Parslow.
Our commitment to professional development means you’ll receive ongoing training, technical support, and mentorship—positioning you for advancement within our team.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, your key duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Designing electrical systems for diverse project types (commercial, leisure, residential, etc.).
- Managing client relationships and contributing to business development.
- Leading multidisciplinary collaboration, liaising with clients, contractors, and other consultants to define project requirements.
- Providing technical leadership, resolving engineering challenges, and ensuring compliance with UK/EU/ISO standards.
- Managing design deliverables—electrical drawings, documentation, and specifications—while adhering to project programmes and budgets.
- Ensuring compliance—reviewing designs, managing CDM risk analyses, and verifying adherence to 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
- **undertaking cost management, feasibility studies, site surveys, and bid preparations.
- Mentoring junior engineers, fostering professional growth.
- Supporting business expansion through high-quality electrical design services.
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Key Requirements
Education & Professional Status
- Preferred: Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline. (Qualification should ideally meet CEng/IEng eligibility criteria.)
- Membership of a Professional Institution: IET, CIBSE, or equivalent.
- Professional Registration: Chartered (CEng), Incorporated (IEng), or derivatives (MA, AMI) Engineer (preferred), or actively pursuing registration.
Technical Skills
- Specialist expertise in:
- Electrical supply and distribution systems
- Internal/external lighting design
- Load assessments & standby generation (UPS systems)
- Earthing and bonding
- Familiarity with:
- Software: AutoCAD, MicroStation (Bentley), Revit, Dialux, Relux, Hevacomp, Amtech, ElectricalOM, NavisWorks.
- Standards: BS, European, and ISO electrical standards.
- RIBA & BSRIA project structures.
- CDM (Construction Design and Management) and CSM (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations risks and hazards.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership—ability to mentor juniors and drive team performance.
- Excellence in communication (technical and client-facing).
- Proven project management skills.
- Commercial awareness, particularly in electrical system optimisation (lighting, LV distribution, security, etc.).
- Proactive problem-solving with an interest in sustainable, low-carbon solutions.
- Resourceful organisation—balancing complex projects with tight deadlines.
- Full UK driving licence (competent driving encouraged).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and sector-specific software.
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Rewards & Benefits
Anderson Parslow offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Pension Scheme: Employer contributes 6% of salary.
- Holiday: 25+ days per year (excluding bank holidays).
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Professional Membership Support: Up to £500 annual payment for membership of two professional institutions (e.g., IET, CIBSE).
- Volunteering Day: One paid day per year for employee-approved voluntary work.
- Work Environment: Casual dress policy in a relaxed, supportive office culture.
Who Should Apply?
Ideal candidates demonstrate:
- Vetted electrical design experience across construction, building services, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience in multidisciplinary teams and an ability to deliver custom engineering solutions.
- Strong project delivery skills—meeting budgets, deadlines, and client expectations.
- Willingness to adapt, learn new technologies, and grow within a collaborative team.
- Enthusiasm for sustainability—innovative approaches to energy efficiency and low-carbon design.
About Anderson Parslow
A growing, specialist consultancy known for its technical excellence and client-focused approach, we offer:
- Opportunity to shape complex multi-disciplinary projects or deliver small-scale new build/refurb scheme designs.
- A diverse, inclusive culture where merit defines progression, regardless of background.
- Role tailoring that respects work-life balance—ideal roles for engineers passionate about long-term career growth.
Anderson Parslow is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to eliminating discrimination in employment.
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