Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Consultancy\n\n 📍 Southampton Region (Hybrid Working)\n 💼 Full-Time\n 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus\n\nWhy This Role Matters\n\n 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.\n\nYour Role\n\n You'll play a key role in designing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality electrical systems as part of a multidisciplinary team:\n\nDevelop full electrical service designs: lighting, power distribution, fire/safety systems, structured cabling, and smart controls\nPrepare detailed calculations, load schedules, single-line diagrams, technical reports, and coordinated CAD/Revit drawings\nCollaborate closely with civil, structural, mechanical, and sustainability teams to deliver integrated technical packages\nSupport energy-efficient and low-carbon design strategies using in-house modelling tools and sustainability best practices\nAssist in site surveys, technical inspections, and commissioning tasks as part of project handover\nLiaise with clients, main contractors, and internal teams during design reviews and site visits\nMaintain compliance with UK regulations and standards (BS 7671, CIBSE, Building Regs)\nContribute to internal technical quality assurance, risk management, and value-engineering processes\n\n What You’ll Bring\n\nBEng/MEng or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services\n3–7 years’ experience in building services electrical design—consultancy or contractor background\nProficiency with electrical design tools, and CAD/BIM software (Revit experience is a strong plus)\nStrong grasp of UK wiring regulations and CIBSE standards\nEffective communicator with good stakeholder and client engagement skills\nDemonstrable attention to technical detail and ability to deliver precision in designs\nA collaborative team player comfortable working in multidisciplinary delivery environments\nAspiring toward or maintaining chartership (IEE/CIBSE/IET/MICE etc.)\n\n Why You’ll Thrive Here\n\nWork on high-value, technically advanced projects—hospitals, labs, data centres, rail lines, and more\nBe part of a consultancy culture where senior engineers and directors are actively involved in project delivery\nHybrid working with a local Romsey/Southampton base—supporting quality work-life integration\nCompetitive benefits package: pension, private healthcare, performance bonus, and training allowance\nSupport for professional development and chartership through structured mentorship and internal guidance\nOpportunities to contribute to technical innovation and collaborative, knowledge-driven engineering outcomes\n\n If you're an Electrical Design Engineer ready to join a collaborative, high-performing consultancy and build impactful, sustainable engineering solutions—let’s talk.\n Apply now for a confidential conversation