Join One of the UK's Leading Main Contractors
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a highly regarded main contractor delivering major construction and infrastructure projects across the Midlands and wider UK. With a strong pipeline of work spanning commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed‑use developments, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of technically complex projects.
Working as part of a collaborative design and engineering team, you will be responsible for the development, coordination, and management of electrical building services designs from concept through to construction and handover.
The Role
* Produce and review electrical building services designs, calculations, and technical specifications.
* Develop designs for power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security systems, emergency lighting, and associated electrical services.
* Coordinate designs with mechanical, architectural, structural, and specialist subcontractor teams.
* Support project teams throughout design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover stages.
* Ensure designs comply with current regulations, standards, client requirements and sustainability objectives.
* Attend client, consultant and site coordination meetings.
* Review subcontractor designs and technical submissions.
* Identify value‑engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
* Support the delivery of BIM and digital engineering initiatives.
About You
* Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
* Experience in electrical design within a contractor, consultancy or design‑and‑build environment.
* Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, British Standards and electrical design principles.
* Proficiency with industry‑standard design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech/Trimble, Dialux or similar.
* Experience working on large‑scale construction projects.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A proactive approach with strong problem‑solving abilities.
* Working towards or holding professional membership with a recognised institution such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology or the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
* Competitive salary and annual review.
* Car allowance or company vehicle.
* Performance‑related bonus scheme.
* Private healthcare.
* Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership.
* Opportunity to work on prestigious, high‑profile projects.
* Clear progression pathways within a market‑leading contractor.
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