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.
----------------------------------- 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.