Principal or Associate Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services (Oxford)
Location: Oxford – Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 36.25 per week (with Hybrid / Flexible working)
An established and forward-thinking building services consultancy is seeking Electrical Design Engineers at Princiapal / Associate level to join their Oxford-based team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and sustainability-led projects across a wide range of sectors, in an environment that values autonomy, progression, and innovation.
Company
This multi-disciplinary MEP consultancy is passionate about engineering buildings that are energy-efficient, people-friendly, and future-ready. Operating across the UK and internationally, they bring a collaborative and research-driven approach to mechanical and electrical design, with deep expertise across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, industrial, and commercial.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key technical and client-facing role within the business and in building and developing the Oxford office. You’ll lead or contribute to a variety of exciting projects large and small while mentoring junior team members and helping raise the overall standard of electrical engineering delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading electrical design on selected projects from inception to completion
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Supporting and guiding junior engineers within the team
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Preparing electrical specifications, calculations, and coordinated drawings
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Attending key client meetings and presenting technical solutions
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Collaborating with mechanical and sustainability teams
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Delivering projects to high technical standards and within agreed timescales
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Helping strengthen client relationships and encouraging repeat business
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Contributing to continuous technical improvement within the team
What You’ll Bring
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Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (HNC/HND with solid experience also considered)
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Chartered or working towards Chartership (CIBSE, IET, etc.)
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3–7 years of post-qualification design experience in building services
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Strong understanding of UK Building Regs, British/European Standards
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Experience with tools such as Revit, Amtech, Relux/DIALux, Microsoft Office
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Familiarity with HTMs and healthcare design (beneficial but not essential)
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Working knowledge of sustainability-led systems (e.g. BREEAM, renewables, low carbon tech)
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Confidence in a client-facing setting, with strong written and verbal communication
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A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in mentoring others and growing technically
What’s on Offer
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A flexible, forward-thinking approach to working
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Technically stimulating projects across varied sectors
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Structured career progression within a growing team
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Competitive salary, £55,000 - £65,000 (depending on your experience and level)
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Enhanced family leave and sickness benefits
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Buy/sell annual leave options
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Hybrid working + Flexible hours
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Employee wellbeing and assistance programme
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EV and cycle to work schemes
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Professional development support
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Regular team-building and social activities
Please apply with your CV today