Job Description
Associate Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services\n\n 📍 Oxfordshire (Hybrid)\n 💼 Full-Time\n 💰 Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Benefits\n\nLead with Purpose in a People-First Consultancy\n\n An established building services consultancy with a strong commitment to sustainability and technical excellence is looking to appoint an Associate Electrical Design Engineer in their Oxfordshire office.\n\n This is a leadership role—ideal for someone who not only wants to deliver great design work, but also mentor others, shape projects at a strategic level, and influence the future direction of a growing, design-led business.\n\n You’ll work in a consultancy known for its low-carbon design ethos, Passivhaus credentials, and collaborative partnerships with architects, developers, and forward-thinking clients.\n\nYour Role in the Business\n\nLead the electrical discipline on high-performance building services projects across education, residential, heritage, and science sectors\nTake ownership of design quality, from early-stage feasibility through to construction and post-occupancy\nAct as a mentor and technical guide to junior and intermediate engineers, creating a culture of development and collaboration\nRepresent the business at a senior level in client meetings, design workshops, and project reviews\nWork closely with the mechanical, sustainability, and BIM teams to deliver coordinated and compliant MEP designs\nContribute to strategic planning, team resourcing, and client development\nHelp drive innovation in sustainable technologies and low-energy system design\nEngage in continuous improvement of internal processes, QA procedures, and design standards\n\n What You Bring\n\nA degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Building Services Engineering\nStrong understanding of electrical systems in buildings: power, lighting, life safety, data, controls, etc.\nUp-to-date with UK standards (BS 7671), building regs, CIBSE guides, and sustainability frameworks (e.g. Passivhaus, BREEAM)\nConfidence leading teams and managing client relationships\nCompetency in design tools: AutoCAD, Revit (desirable), Amtech, Dialux/Relux\nChartered or actively working towards CEng status\nA clear communicator with a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach\n\n Why You’ll Thrive Here\n\nHybrid working with a welcoming Oxfordshire office and flexibility built on trust\nWork on nationally recognised sustainable design projects, including certified Passivhaus schemes\nBe part of a business that believes in hands-on leadership, open dialogue, and long-term partnerships\nGrow into a senior leadership position with direct influence on the team and the business\nBenefits include:\n28 days holiday + bank holidays\nPrivate medical insurance\n8% employer pension contribution\nLife insurance\nAnnual bonus scheme\nCycle-to-work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes\nTraining budget and chartership support\n\nSound Like a Good Fit?\n\n If you’re a technically strong engineer ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of sustainable building design—this is the perfect opportunity to take that step.\n\n Apply now for a confidential conversation