Job Description - Electrical Enigneer

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + Benefits

About the Company

This established multi-disciplinary building services consultancy has built an excellent reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across some of the most technically challenging sectors within the built environment. With multiple offices across the UK and internationally, the business works on high-profile projects that combine technical excellence with sustainable, future-focused design.

The consultancy is particularly well known for its expertise within the data centre sector, delivering large-scale projects both across the UK and internationally, including a growing portfolio of work throughout the Middle East. Alongside this, they continue to deliver projects across education, healthcare, defence, aviation, commercial, hospitality and residential sectors, offering engineers the opportunity to work on an exceptionally varied project portfolio.

Collaboration sits at the heart of the business, bringing together building services engineers, sustainability consultants, low-carbon specialists and BIM professionals to create practical, energy-efficient design solutions. With continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are now looking to strengthen their Birmingham office with the appointment of an Electrical Design Engineer.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with around 4-6 years' building services experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Working as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, producing high-quality electrical building services designs across all RIBA stages. You'll work on technically challenging projects while receiving ongoing mentoring, structured CPD and clear progression towards Senior Engineer and Chartership.

Key Responsibilities

Produce electrical building services designs across RIBA Stages 1-7
Design power distribution, small power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm and data systems
Carry out electrical calculations including cable sizing, load assessments and power distribution using Trimble Amtech or equivalent software
Produce lighting calculations using Dialux, Relux or similar software
Prepare specifications, technical reports and supporting design documentation
Produce and coordinate AutoCAD drawings, with Revit coordination where required
Ensure designs comply with BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations and current British Standards
Coordinate designs with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers and the wider project team
Manage your own workload across multiple live projects
Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians where appropriate
Contribute towards technical development, innovation and continuous improvement within the team
Requirements

HNC, HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Approximately 4-6 years' experience within a Building Services consultancy
Experience designing electrical systems including power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm and small power
Experience using Trimble Amtech or equivalent electrical design software
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous
Strong understanding of BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations and current British Standards
Ability to manage projects independently while working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Working towards Chartership with CIBSE, IET or an equivalent professional body is desirable
Full UK driving licence preferred
Right to work in the UK (please note sponsorship is not available)
What's on Offer

Salary of £38,000 - £42,000
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional annual leave awarded through long service
Christmas shutdown
Private healthcare scheme
Company pension
Structured CPD programme
External training and professional membership support
Clear progression towards Senior Engineer and Chartership
Employee referral scheme
Company social events
Volunteering and STEM outreach opportunities
Supportive, collaborative working environment
Opportunity to work on major UK and international projects
If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment on (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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