Job Description: Electrical Design Engineer (Contract – min 3 months)
Location: Southampton Area
Contract Length: Minimum 3 months (possibility of extension)
Role Type: Contract, Building Services / MEP Consultancy
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a building services and MEP (mechanical, electrical, public health) engineering consultancy on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, detailed electrical design outputs for a variety of building projects (commercial, institutional, mixed-use). The role offers the chance to work in a technically driven environment where innovation, low-carbon design, BIM and coordinated design are valued.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver electrical design from concept through to detailed design stages — including load calculations, distribution layouts, lighting design, power systems, small power, earthing/grounding, surge protection, coordination studies, etc.
Produce and issue electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and schedules in a timely and accurate manner.
Work within BIM workflows, coordinate with mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines to ensure fully integrated services solutions.
Assist with tender documentation, breakdown and analysis of electrical services costs.
Provide technical support during construction monitoring, site inspections and commissioning (if required) and liaise with contractors and project teams.
Undertake energy modelling or part-load studies for electrical systems, support low-carbon or renewable technologies (e.g. EV charging infrastructure, smart grids) as required by project.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practice (UK/European) for electrical installations in buildings.
Maintain high levels of documentation, quality control and deliverables meeting firm’s design standards and client expectations.
Essential skills & experience:
Qualified Electrical Engineer (BEng/MEng or equivalent) with significant experience (typically 5+ years) in building services / MEP consultancy.
Strong experience in electrical building services design within commercial/institutional projects.
Proficiency in electrical design software tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Dialux/Relux for lighting, as-built/documentation systems).
Experience of working within BIM coordination frameworks and ability to interface with other disciplines.
Knowledge of UK building services electrical regulations (BS 7671, EMC, surge protection, etc.), design standards for lighting and power, energy efficiency design.
Strong technical drawing/drafting skills, good attention to detail, able to generate accurate drawings/specifications.
Excellent communication skills, able to articulate design intent, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, interface with clients/contractors.
Self-motivated, able to manage workload in a consultancy environment, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Desirable experience:
Experience of designing low-carbon/renewable electrical systems (e.g., EV charging infrastructure, photovoltaic integration, smart building services).
Experience of construction phase support or site inspections.
Knowledge of condition/energy surveys for electrical infrastructure, or involvement in refurbishment/upgrade projects.
Chartered status (e.g., IET, CEng) or working towards it.
What’s on offer:
Minimum 3-month contract with possibility of extension depending on workload and performance.
Exposure to a range of building services projects in a well-regarded consultancy.
Opportunity to make meaningful technical input and deliver real design outcomes.
Supportive design environment with experienced mentors and multidisciplinary team collaboration