Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) – Full‑time role. Offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality electrical designs for decarbonisation and sustainable retrofit projects, focusing on low‑carbon systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure.
* Provide technical leadership, design coordination and mentoring within a multidisciplinary team.
* Lead electrical design packages on multi‑disciplinary projects and coordinate with mechanical and energy systems teams.
* Produce detailed design from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, including calculations, SLDs, schematics, schedules and technical reports.
* Ensure compliance with BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, UK Building Regulations and relevant industry standards (CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act).
* Check, QA and sign off electrical designs.
* Integrate low‑carbon energy solutions – solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, smart controls and other energy‑efficiency measures typical of sustainable retrofit into commercial, public‑sector and mixed‑use buildings.
* Collaborate with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) from feasibility through to applications.
* Use AutoCAD and work with BIM workflows (Revit desirable).
* Lead client and contractor discussions, including technical presentations.
* Assist in identifying design risks, contribute to mitigation strategies and manage design risk registers.
* Support bids, scopes of work and fee proposals through commercial awareness.
* Mentor junior engineers and enhance team capability.
* Maintain organisational skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards.
* Experience in design and design management, risk assessment and project delivery of sustainable retrofit, low‑carbon technologies and energy‑efficiency projects.
* Experience working across full RIBA stages on multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience in public sector or funding‑driven decarbonisation projects such as PSDS and WH/SHDF.
* Strong portfolio of electrical building services design projects or equivalent practical experience.
Experience
* Strong expertise in electrical systems design, retrofit strategies and energy optimisation – power systems, solar PV, battery storage, lighting systems, and smart controls.
* Deep understanding of BS 7671, IET Wiring Regulations, CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act and UK building regulations.
* Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Working knowledge of BIM and CAD software, ensuring seamless design coordination and collaboration.
What we can offer you
* 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 2× annual salary
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
* Broad range of learning opportunities – professional qualifications, training and personalised support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to growing employee networks
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app
Who are we
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world.
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
Our ambition
At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values – Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit and Service Focus.
We take ownership, act with integrity and set high standards. We listen, support and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs proactively and pragmatically. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.
What’s next
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans managers.
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