Electrical Design Engineer

103316

£30,000 - £45,000 Per Annum

Permanent

Southampton

Building Services Design

Posted 12 days ago

Expires In 2 Months

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer โ€“ Building Services Consultancy

๐Ÿ“ Southampton Region (Hybrid Working)
๐Ÿ’ผ Full-Time
๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus



Why This Role Matters

Join a highly respected building services engineering team renowned for delivering technically-complex and sustainable MEP solutions across sectors such as healthcare, data centres, laboratories, rail infrastructure, and commercial environments. You'll be part of a consultancy known for a hands-on, director-led approach and a portfolio comprising projects over ยฃ450 million in value.



Your Role

You'll play a key role in designing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality electrical systems as part of a multidisciplinary team:
  • Develop full electrical service designs: lighting, power distribution, fire/safety systems, structured cabling, and smart controls
  • Prepare detailed calculations, load schedules, single-line diagrams, technical reports, and coordinated CAD/Revit drawings
  • Collaborate closely with civil, structural, mechanical, and sustainability teams to deliver integrated technical packages
  • Support energy-efficient and low-carbon design strategies using in-house modelling tools and sustainability best practices
  • Assist in site surveys, technical inspections, and commissioning tasks as part of project handover
  • Liaise with clients, main contractors, and internal teams during design reviews and site visits
  • Maintain compliance with UK regulations and standards (BS 7671, CIBSE, Building Regs)
  • Contribute to internal technical quality assurance, risk management, and value-engineering processes


What Youโ€™ll Bring
  • BEng/MEng or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services
  • 3โ€“7 yearsโ€™ experience in building services electrical designโ€”consultancy or contractor background
  • Proficiency with electrical design tools, and CAD/BIM software (Revit experience is a strong plus)
  • Strong grasp of UK wiring regulations and CIBSE standards
  • Effective communicator with good stakeholder and client engagement skills
  • Demonstrable attention to technical detail and ability to deliver precision in designs
  • A collaborative team player comfortable working in multidisciplinary delivery environments
  • Aspiring toward or maintaining chartership (IEE/CIBSE/IET/MICE etc.)


Why Youโ€™ll Thrive Here
  • Work on high-value, technically advanced projectsโ€”hospitals, labs, data centres, rail lines, and more
  • Be part of a consultancy culture where senior engineers and directors are actively involved in project delivery
  • Hybrid working with a local Romsey/Southampton baseโ€”supporting quality work-life integration
  • Competitive benefits package: pension, private healthcare, performance bonus, and training allowance
  • Support for professional development and chartership through structured mentorship and internal guidance
  • Opportunities to contribute to technical innovation and collaborative, knowledge-driven engineering outcomes


If you're an Electrical Design Engineer ready to join a collaborative, high-performing consultancy and build impactful, sustainable engineering solutionsโ€”letโ€™s talk.
Apply now for a confidential conversation.