Electrical Design Engineer (Contract)

Job Description: Electrical Design Engineer (Contract – min 3 months)

Location: Southampton Area 
Contract Length: Minimum 3 months (possibility of extension)
Role Type: Contract, Building Services / MEP Consultancy

About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a building services and MEP (mechanical, electrical, public health) engineering consultancy on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, detailed electrical design outputs for a variety of building projects (commercial, institutional, mixed-use). The role offers the chance to work in a technically driven environment where innovation, low-carbon design, BIM and coordinated design are valued.
Key responsibilities:

• Deliver electrical design from concept through to detailed design stages — including load calculations, distribution layouts, lighting design, power systems, small power, earthing/grounding, surge protection, coordination studies, etc.
• Produce and issue electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and schedules in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work within BIM workflows, coordinate with mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines to ensure fully integrated services solutions.
• Assist with tender documentation, breakdown and analysis of electrical services costs.
• Provide technical support during construction monitoring, site inspections and commissioning (if required) and liaise with contractors and project teams.
• Undertake energy modelling or part-load studies for electrical systems, support low-carbon or renewable technologies (e.g. EV charging infrastructure, smart grids) as required by project.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practice (UK/European) for electrical installations in buildings.
• Maintain high levels of documentation, quality control and deliverables meeting firm’s design standards and client expectations.

Essential skills & experience:

• Qualified Electrical Engineer (BEng/MEng or equivalent) with significant experience (typically 5+ years) in building services / MEP consultancy.
• Strong experience in electrical building services design within commercial/institutional projects.
• Proficiency in electrical design software tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux/Relux for lighting, as-built/documentation systems).
• Experience of working within BIM coordination frameworks and ability to interface with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of UK building services electrical regulations (BS 7671, EMC, surge protection, etc.), design standards for lighting and power, energy efficiency design.
• Strong technical drawing/drafting skills, good attention to detail, able to generate accurate drawings/specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate design intent, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, interface with clients/contractors.
• Self-motivated, able to manage workload in a consultancy environment, meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Desirable experience:

• Experience of designing low-carbon/renewable electrical systems (e.g., EV charging infrastructure, photovoltaic integration, smart building services).
• Experience of construction phase support or site inspections.
• Knowledge of condition/energy surveys for electrical infrastructure, or involvement in refurbishment/upgrade projects.
• Chartered status (e.g., IET, CEng) or working towards it.

What’s on offer:

• Minimum 3-month contract with possibility of extension depending on workload and performance.
• Exposure to a range of building services projects in a well-regarded consultancy.
• Opportunity to make meaningful technical input and deliver real design outcomes.
• Supportive design environment with experienced mentors and multidisciplinary team collaboration.