Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer (Life Sciences & Laboratory Facilities)
Merrick & CompanyLondon, England, United Kingdom
Added 21 Jul · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2121 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (45% match). If the code is right — and Merrick & Company is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Overview
Merrick and Company is a nationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 70+ years of existence. With offices worldwide, Merrick and Company has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record. Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world. We are seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory / Facility Electrical Engineer for our Life Sciences business unit.
Candidates that have a desire for personal and professional growth, a well-defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for short term and long-term projects in an environment that requires a blend of creativity and high technical skills. Successful candidates must be self-starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self-disciplined, and confident in a demanding, exciting and fast-paced environment. This position requires a competent professional engineer who will be responsible for all phases of engineering production and BIM for a variety of work ranging from programming through construction administration. This includes interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating the design and production effort for one or more large or complex projects.
What You'll Do
Merrick and Company is a nationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 70+ years of existence. With offices worldwide, Merrick and Company has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record. Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world. We are seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory / Facility Electrical Engineer for our Life Sciences business unit.
Candidates that have a desire for personal and professional growth, a well-defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for short term and long-term projects in an environment that requires a blend of creativity and high technical skills. Successful candidates must be self-starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self-disciplined, and confident in a demanding, exciting and fast-paced environment. This position requires a competent professional engineer who will be responsible for all phases of engineering production and BIM for a variety of work ranging from programming through construction administration. This includes interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating the design and production effort for one or more large or complex projects.
What You'll Do
- Undertake the design of electrical building services for government, higher education, research, healthcare and commercial facilities, including laboratories and life sciences facilities.
- Produce concept, developed and detailed electrical designs for low-voltage (400/230 V) power distribution, high-voltage (11 kV) site distribution, standby power generation, earthing and lightning protection systems, lighting, structured cabling, telecommunications, fire detection and alarm systems, voice alarm/mass notification systems, security, access control and other specialist building systems.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in the design of electrical building services for commercial, institutional, government, healthcare, life sciences or laboratory facilities.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), registered with the Engineering Council through an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution (e.g. IET or CIBSE), or demonstrably close to achieving Chartered status.
- Proficient in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and other BIM/CAD design software.
- Experience using electrical engineering analysis software, including ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, EasyPower, AGi32 and ElumTools, for power system studies, fault analysis, protection coordination and lighting calculations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards and international engineering standards applicable to electrical building services, including BS 7671, BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 9999, BS EN 62305, CIBSE Guides, Building Regulations Approved Documents, and applicable BS EN, IEC, ISO and IEEE standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality technical reports, specifications and client presentations.
- Strong organisational, planning and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
- Client projects for this position requires British citizenship or an immigration status that permits the granting of UK security clearance is essential.
- Experience delivering electrical engineering design for high-containment laboratories, research facilities and life sciences projects for organisations such as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Medical Research Council (MRC), NHS Trusts, universities and other government or research organisations.
- Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
- Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
- Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
- Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
- Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
- Peer Mentor Program – Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
- And More – Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.
- Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
- At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
- Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2121 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~59k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £65k
£32kmedian £51kgoing rate £50k£65k
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2121 going rate of £50,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.