Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Consultancy
Southampton Region (Hybrid Working)
Full-Time
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 £450 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 You’ll Bring
* BEng/MEng or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services
* 3–7 years’ experience in building services electrical design—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 You’ll Thrive Here
* Work on high-value, technically advanced projects—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 base—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 solutions—let’s talk.
Apply now for a confidential conversation.
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