Job Description
Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services M&E ConsultantLocation: London, UKSalary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive Electrical Design Engineer with minimum 5 years of experience in the building services industry to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to manage projects from conception through to completion. You will be responsible for designing electrical systems, conducting site surveys, and liaising with clients to ensure that project requirements are met on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
* Electrical Design: Develop electrical layouts for commercial and residential buildings, covering power distribution, lighting systems, and emergency systems. Must also have suitable experience with instrumentation and telecoms layouts and routing.
* Site Surveys: Conduct independent site surveys to assess existing systems, gather technical data, and create detailed reports and schematics with actionable recommendations. Experience in design of lighting, CCTV, telecoms, fire and alarm systems in additional to mechanical equipment would be required.
* Client Liaison: Ability to confidently present design proposals and reports to clients, explaining technical aspects in clear, non-technical terms as well as ability to liaise with developers, architects, contractors and designers.
* Technical Drawings: Use AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software to create accurate drawings from plot plans and electrical (EI&T) schematics for contractors and site teams.
* Project Management: Work closely with project managers, senior enineers and other team members to ensure timely project delivery, adhering to all safety and regulatory standards.
* Compliance: Ensure designs meet UK regulations and other industry standards.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Ideally to Masters level.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in building services electrical design.
* Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and design software relevant to electrical engineering.
* Strong understanding of UK building regulations and standards.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical designs and reports to clients and stakeholders.
* Relevant industry certifications or membership with professional bodies such as CIBSE or IET (or working towards it).
Key Skills:
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Effective client-facing communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
To Apply, submit your CV and cover letter, including examples of projects you've designed or contributed to, highlighting your role in electrical engineering.