Electrical Design Engineer

About Us

One of our clients who is a passionate team of mechanical, electrical, and low-carbon engineers dedicated to creating buildings that are better for people and better for the world. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, they apply research-led design and forward-thinking methodologies to help clients achieve net-zero carbon ambitions.

They work collaboratively across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, public sector, and zero-carbon developments. Their approach ensures tailored, environmentally positive, and future-ready engineering solutions.

With over 380 employees across 13 offices in the UK, Poland, and India,  they operate internationally while maintaining a close-knit, supportive culture. Staff wellbeing is central to our values, and they are committed to ensuring every team member feels empowered, fulfilled, and integral to our collective success.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

• Work on a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors

• Contribute to all stages of project delivery

• Collaborate closely with colleagues to achieve shared project goals

• Produce technical drawings and specifications

• Carry out design calculations using manual methods and software tools

• Monitor your own design work to ensure quality, programme compliance, and budget alignment

• Liaise with other design disciplines to understand client requirements and select appropriate plant, equipment, and solutions

• Apply strong technical knowledge and coordinate services designs

• Represent the company at project meetings

• Understand and support low- and zero-carbon (LZC) strategies

• Manage site inspections for compliance with design documentation

• Engage in continuous professional development and keep up to date with new technologies and industry developments

• Demonstrate awareness of other building services disciplines

• Work proactively, both independently and as part of the wider team

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, or HNC/HND equivalent

• Minimum 1 year of building services design experience post-qualification

• Software experience: Microsoft Office, Relux/DIALux, Amtech, Revit

• Knowledge of British and European Standards, building regulations, etc.

• Understanding of HTMs (desirable but not essential)

• Professional membership (e.g., CIBSE, IET) or working towards it

• Understanding of renewable technologies and their integration into designs

• Working knowledge of BREEAM

• Awareness of mechanical systems to support multidisciplinary discussions

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting our people and offer a competitive package, including:

• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development

• Forward-thinking and flexible working practices

• Competitive salary with enhanced sickness, maternity, and paternity pay

• Generous annual leave allowance with options to buy or sell leave

• Engaging, technically challenging projects

• Recruitment referral bonus

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Electric vehicle scheme

• Eye care vouchers

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Full allowance for team-building activities