Electrical Design Engineer

RGB Recruitment seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for its Fareham office, working full-time on a permanent basis with a salary between £35,000 and £55,000. Joining a well-established building services consultancy and contractor, you will develop electrical designs for varied schemes, including healthcare, residential, and commercial projects valued up to £6 million. Your responsibilities will cover calculations, specifications, drawings, and coordination with mechanical disciplines, ensuring compliance with British Standards.

The role suits someone with prior design experience using relevant software, capable of managing workloads and liaising with clients and project teams. Career progression is supported through professional development and mentorship.

The Company A well-established Building Services Consultancy and Contractor is looking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing design team, with the opportunity to be based from either its Kettering or Fareham office. The business provides mechanical and electrical building services design, installation and commissioning, with a strong specialism in the healthcare sector. Its portfolio includes high-end care homes, hospitals and hotels, alongside projects across the industrial, refurbishment, residential, commercial, retail, education, sport and leisure sectors.

With building services design projects typically ranging from £1.5m to £6m, the business offers exposure to a varied portfolio of technically challenging schemes. The company also has experience delivering low-carbon engineering solutions and renewable technologies, reflecting the increasing focus on energy efficiency and sustainable building design.

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and developing electrical building services designs across a diverse range of projects, with a particularly strong focus on healthcare. Working closely with Mechanical Engineers, Revit/CAD Technicians, clients and other project stakeholders, you'll contribute to the delivery of coordinated, compliant and efficient electrical designs from concept through to completion.

• Producing detailed electrical building services designs
• Designing LV distribution, lighting, small power and data systems
• Producing electrical schematics, layouts and associated design information
• Undertaking electrical calculations in accordance with relevant British Standards
• Ensuring designs meet employers' requirements, British Standards and applicable regulations
• Supporting the wider Design/Engineering team to achieve project deliverables
• Attending internal and external design team meetings
• Communicating design solutions to internal stakeholders and external clients
• Assisting with the collation and dissemination of project information
• Working closely with the Revit/CAD team to deliver coordinated design information
• Managing allocated tasks to ensure project deadlines are achieved
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions
• Attending occasional site visits and client meetings where required

• Experience with in a Building Services Consultancy, MEP Contractor or similar environment
• Previous experience producing electrical building services designs
• HNC/HND or degree within Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Good understanding of electrical engineering principles and building services design
• Experience using CAD software
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and regulations
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Full UK driving licence due to occasional site visits and client meetings