Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer based in Banbridge to be part of our growing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design and engineering of electrical systems on major Design & Build projects delivering technically excellent, compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable electrical designs.

They will lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain design integrity throughout all project phases.

| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Lead electrical aspects of MEP designs, collaborating with mechanical, BIM, and CDP teams.
• Oversee/ lead project delivery from initial concepts to detailed stage technical design reports, including calculations, schematics, specifications, and schedules.
• Ensure designs meet client expectations and comply with British Standards, building regulations, environmental frameworks (Part L, BREEAM, LEED) and contractual obligations.
• Participate in and lead, when required, design team meetings, technical workshops, and contribute to the preparation of key project documents (e.g., Engineering Reports, Basis of Design).
• Provide input during estimating, tendering, and value engineering as and when required.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and client expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support construction teams during project delivery.

| QUALIFICATION |

Essential

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Desirable

• Chartered Membership of a Professional Body such as IET/CIBSE/EI/SLL.

| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |

Essential

• 3+ years’ experience working as an Electrical Design Engineer within the building services industry.
• Working knowledge of British Building Regulations / BS EN Standards / CIBSE Guidance documents.

Desirable

• Knowledge in sustainability frameworks such as BREEAM/LEED/WELL.
• Knowledge of or trained in BIM processes, including clash detection using Navisworks.

| ABILITIES & SKILLS |
Essential

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills combined with technical understanding
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Excellent organisation skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge and experience using AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Office Suite and engineering analysis and calculation software

Desirable

• Familiarity with modular MEP design for off-site construction

| COMPANY BENEFITS |

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Full use of onsite state of the art gym
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free Onsite parking

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer.