Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Consultancy

Location: Southampton Region (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

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Why Join Us?

Be part of a highly respected building services engineering consultancy delivering innovative, technically complex, and sustainable MEP solutions. Our projects span healthcare, data centres, laboratories, rail infrastructure, and commercial environments, with a portfolio exceeding £450 million. You’ll work in a hands-on, director-led environment that values collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

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What You’ll Do

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of designing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality electrical systems across diverse projects:

• Design & Development: Create full electrical service designs including lighting, power distribution, fire/safety systems, structured cabling, and smart controls.
• Technical Documentation: Produce detailed calculations, load schedules, single-line diagrams, technical reports, and CAD/Revit drawings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with civil, structural, mechanical, and sustainability teams to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Sustainability: Support energy-efficient and low-carbon designs using in-house modelling tools and industry best practices.
• Site Engagement: Conduct site surveys, inspections, and assist with commissioning and handovers.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams during design reviews and site visits.
• Compliance: Ensure designs meet UK regulations and standards (BS 7671, CIBSE, Building Regulations).
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to technical QA, risk management, and value-engineering processes.

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What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: BEng/MEng or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Experience: 3–7 years in building services electrical design (consultancy or contractor).
• Technical Skills: Proficient in electrical design tools; CAD/BIM software (Revit experience preferred).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK wiring regulations and CIBSE standards.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, client engagement, and team collaboration.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to deliver precise, high-quality designs.
• Career Ambition: Aspiring toward or maintaining chartership (IEE/CIBSE/IET/MICE).

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Why You’ll Thrive Here

• Work on high-value, technically advanced projects in healthcare, labs, data centres, and rail infrastructure.
• Join a director-led consultancy culture where senior engineers actively mentor and support project delivery.
• Enjoy hybrid working from our Romsey/Southampton base, supporting work-life balance.
• Access a competitive benefits package including pension, private healthcare, performance bonus, and training allowance.
• Receive structured professional development and support toward chartership.
• Contribute to technical innovation and collaborative, knowledge-driven engineering outcomes.

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If you’re a motivated Electrical Design Engineer ready to create sustainable, high-impact engineering solutions in a collaborative consultancy environment—apply now for a confidential conversation.