AECOM
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Job Description
Job Summary
Our Building Services team are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Building Services Design Consultant Engineering team based in our Croydon office to:
- Lead MEP and multi-disciplinary teams on small and medium-sized projects
- Lead the electrical discipline on large projects
- Provide technical training and mentoring to junior engineers
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated professional with:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A desire to make a difference in electrical engineering within building services
- Experience in collaborating with clients and architects across UK, European, and worldwide projects
This role is classified under two key focus areas:
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Associate Director (with broad responsibilities)
- Seeking knowledge of all disciplines (not exclusively electrical)
- Requires strong South East of England market experience
- Appointee type: Associate Director
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Electrical Engineer (technical focus)
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in electrical building services design
- Specific expertise in:
- Low-voltage distribution
- Lighting and emergency lighting systems
- Fire detection and alarms/lightning protection
- Essential experience in building services engineering software (e.g., Autodesk Revit)
- Focus on mentorship and training junior engineers
- Appointee type: Electrical engineer
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About the Office & Team
The Croydon MEP team currently comprises approximately 16 engineers, with plans for growth in the coming years.
Key details:
- The team collaborates closely with offices in St Albans and London
- Occasional travel between locations to ensure operational support
- Notable recent projects:
- No 1 Knightsbridge
- One Braham
- Sackville House
- Lots Road Powerhouse
- London Ambulance Services South London 11 Control Centre
- Tower Bridge
- London Power Tunnel 2
- Snowdonia VIP Cable Tunnel
The team is also engaged in public and private decarbonisation schemes, enhancing their reputation for high-impact work.
Job Responsibilities
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Project & Team Management
- Coordinate and lead small project teams
- Serve as the discipline lead electrical engineer for mid-to-large projects
- Provide technical input and support for design and studies
- Direct technical efforts and present engineering solutions to clients
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Quality & Technical Support
- Perform quality control reviews of work by junior engineers
- Participate in technical proposal development
- Create preliminary budget & schedule estimates for projects
- Conduct bid preparation activities:
- Assist in pre-qualification evaluations
- Resolve tender queries
- Review tender submissions
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Client & Disciplinary Engagement
- Attend meetings with clients, present project updates and strategies
- Facilitate technical & coordination sessions
- Liaise with all stakeholders, including:
- Architects
- Cost consultants
- Other designers
- Contractors
- Suppliers
- Subcontractors
- Identify and align with client expectations
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BIM & Planning Skills
- Be familiar with Building Information Modelling (BIM) design processes
- Lead projects designed within Autodesk Revit
Requirements
Minimum
- Work experience in consulting or relevant business environment
- Ability to travel across the South East (occasionally further beyond)
- Commitment to regular in-office presence in Croydon for team integration
- Technical expertise in building services engineering
- Critical thinking, independence, and ability to manage projects
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across multiple projects
- Experience in project and client management, including budget & schedule restrictions
- Adept at mentoring engineers and technicians
- Track record of acquiring new business and building client relationships
- Proficiency in technical written/oral communication
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Preferred
- Degree in mechanical or building services (or related fields) with Chartered status or pathway to qualification.
- BPSS or SC qualification (preferred)
- Iceña wiproqual professional certifications beneficial
Additional Information
- New Hire Policy: In-person Day 1 onboarding in an AECOM office location is mandatory for all new hires.
- Disability Inclusive Hiring: Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to indicate if they're eligible for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme by email: ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com All offered assistance remains confidential.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, providing specialised services across project phases—from advisory and planning to engineering, design, construction management, and delivery. Clients, spanning public and private sectors, rely on our expertise and cutting-edge innovation to resolve complex challenges.
Our firm unites professionals from diverse backgrounds through competitive benefits, sustainability initiatives, and a culture of creativity, empowerment, and environmental responsibility—reflecting our core value: Delivering a better world.
Our corporate structure empowers your personal and professional growth with:
✔ Hybrid flexibility – Work on-site, remotely, or at client locations ✔ Diverse employee offerings (compensation, benefits, wellness programs) ✔ Dedicated professional development (global industry resources, mentorship, growth opportunities) ✔ Inclusive focus – Disability Confident Employer actively offers accommodation to support diverse talents.
AECOM embraces your ideas, expertise, and confidence: Our commitment is your advancement.
Career Area & Work Model
- Career area: Engineering
- Work location model: Hybrid
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