Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)
Location: Croydon
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Package

The Role:

* Support Preconstruction, Contracts and Project Managers with electrical design from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 4

* Develop Stage 4i designs through to Stage 4ii/iii

* Manage Contractor Design Portion (CDP) packages

* Produce electrical designs including LV distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, containment and ELV systems

* Coordinate CDP packages such as fire alarms, security systems, disabled refuge systems and structured cabling

* Support delivery across healthcare, laboratory and commercial office (Shell & Core / CAT A) projects

* Carry out electrical calculations (load assessments, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault levels, lighting design)

* Ensure compliance with BS 7671, Building Regulations, HTM guidance and project specifications

* Produce and review drawings using AutoCAD and Revit in line with BIM requirements

* Review subcontractor packages, supplier information and technical submittals

* Liaise with site teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with programme requirements

* Attend design meetings, coordination reviews and site visits

The Company:

* Established and well-respected M&E contractor

* Delivering projects across healthcare, commercial and laboratory sectors

* Based in Croydon with projects across London and the South-East

* Delivering both Design & Build and traditional contracts

Salary & Benefits:

* £70,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)

* Company pension scheme

* Ongoing training and development

* Performance-related bonus

* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Ideal Candidate:

* Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

* Experience within an M&E contractor or subcontractor design environment

* Strong knowledge of BS 7671 and UK building services standards

* Experience using AutoCAD, Revit and electrical design software (Amtech / Trimble, Dialux / Relux etc.)

* Good understanding of installation practices and on-site coordination

* Experience on commercial, healthcare, laboratory or similar projects (desirable)

* Familiarity with HTM standards and BIM Level 2 environments (desirable)

* Working towards IEng or CEng (desirable)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed