Associate Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Associate Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services –

Location:

Oxfordshire | Hybrid Working | Full-Time | Salary:
Competitive + Performance Bonus + Benefits

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Design Engineer to join a people-first, sustainability-focused building services consultancy in Oxfordshire. This is a leadership position for an experienced engineer who wants to take ownership of electrical design, mentor junior staff, and influence strategic decisions on high-performance, low-carbon projects. As an Associate Electrical Design Engineer
, you will lead the electrical discipline across education, residential, heritage, and science sector projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically excellent and sustainable MEP solutions.

• Lead electrical design on complex building services projects, from early feasibility through construction and post-occupancy
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with mechanical, sustainability, and BIM teams to ensure coordinated, compliant, and innovative MEP designs
• Represent the consultancy at client meetings, workshops, and project reviews
• Contribute to strategic planning, resourcing, and business development initiatives
• Drive innovation in sustainable technologies and low-energy system design
• Participate in continuous improvement of internal processes, QA procedures, and design standards

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Chartered or actively working towards CEng status (IET, CIBSE, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems: power, lighting, fire/life safety, data, and controls
• Up-to-date with UK standards: BS 7671, CIBSE guidance, building regulations, and sustainability frameworks such as Passivhaus and BREEAM
• Confident leader with client management experience and strategic thinking skills
• Proficient in design software:
  AutoCAD, Revit (desirable), Amtech, Dialux/Relux
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative approach and hands-on leadership style

• Hybrid working with flexibility and a welcoming Oxfordshire office environment
• Work on nationally recognised sustainable projects, including certified Passivhaus schemes
• Hands-on leadership opportunities with direct influence on team culture and project delivery
• Benefits include:
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • 8% employer pension contribution
  • Life insurance
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
  • Training budget and chartership support

Take the next step in your career as an Associate Electrical Design Engineer and lead the delivery of sustainable, high-performance building services projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.