Electrical Engineer - Building Services
Location: Plymouth / Exeter
Employment Type: Permanent
Overview
A leading global infrastructure consulting firm is expanding its Building Services Electrical Engineering teams across Exeter and Plymouth, supporting a growing portfolio of complex UK and international projects.
The role sits within a multidisciplinary environment, delivering work across defence, transport, healthcare, education, commercial and public sector estates. A significant proportion of current workload includes secure and defence-related infrastructure.
This is a design-focused role supporting full project lifecycle delivery from early concept through to detailed design and construction.
Key Responsibilities
Support electrical building services design across RIBA Stages 0–7
Assist in the design of LV distribution systems, lighting, emergency lighting, fire detection, small power and associated services
Undertake engineering calculations including load assessments, cable sizing and lighting design
Produce technical drawings, schematics, specifications and design reports using Revit and AutoCAD
Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary design teams
Support coordination with architects, structural engineers and other MEP disciplines
Attend design meetings and assist with technical queries during project delivery
Support site inspections and respond to technical queries during construction
Assist in the development of BIM and digital design workflows
Requirements
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in building services design (consultancy preferred)
Understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and BS standards
Experience with Revit / AutoCAD advantageous
Strong communication and willingness to develop technically
Security Clearance eligibility advantageous due to defence-related projects
Benefits
Work for a globally recognised infrastructure consultancy
Exposure to major UK defence and infrastructure programmes
Structured professional development (IET / CIBSE pathways)
Hybrid working environment
Strong mentoring and technical support structure
Long-term secured project pipeline
If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment – (url removed)