Senior Electrical 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 expanding our in-house Design Team and seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and engineering of electrical systems on major Design & Build projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering technically excellent, compliant, cost-effective, and sustainable electrical designs, ensuring seamless project execution. As a senior leader, you will oversee stakeholder engagement and coordinate 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 electrical design from concept through to detailed reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with British Standards, building regulations, and environmental frameworks (e.g., Part L, BREEAM, LEED).
• Contribute to estimating, tendering, and value engineering processes.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and client expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide support to construction teams during project delivery.
• Represent the company in client meetings, workshops, and site visits.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• 5+ years of practical experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within building services.
• Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 4 / City & Guilds in Electrical Installation or equivalent technical certification.

Desirable

• Ideally have experience of M&E systems and relevant sector standards.
• Professional Body Membership (e.g., IET, CIBSE, EI, SLL).
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (IEng, BEng, CEng).

Abilities and Skills
Essential

• Strong technical, communication, and project management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of British Building Regulations, BS EN Standards, and CIBSE Guidance Documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering analysis/calculation software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid technical foundation.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop junior engineers.
• Working knowledge and experience with AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable

• Knowledge of or training in BIM processes, including clash detection using Navisworks.
• Training or certification in sustainability frameworks (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, WELL).
• Familiarity with modular MEP design for off-site construction.

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
• Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.