Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Location:

Southampton | Hybrid Working | Full-Time
Salary:
Competitive DOE | Benefits:
Pension, Private Healthcare, Training Support, Bonus Scheme

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services to join a leading M&E consultancy on the South Coast. This is an exciting opportunity to work across healthcare, education, commercial, research, and industrial sectors, delivering technically robust, sustainable electrical solutions.
As an Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services, you’ll design, coordinate, and deliver high-quality electrical systems while working in integrated project teams from feasibility through to detailed design and completion. The consultancy prides itself on low-carbon, energy-efficient, and innovative engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Design and coordinate electrical services: lighting, power, data, standby, and containment systems
Prepare load schedules, cable calculations, single-line diagrams, specifications, and technical packages
Produce accurate drawings using AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and other electrical design tools
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical and sustainability engineers, throughout all project stages
Support tender preparation, fee planning, and client liaison
Conduct site visits, fault analysis, and technical problem-solving
Champion sustainable and low-carbon design, integrating renewable energy technologies where possible
Candidate Profile

HND/BEng/MEng in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
2–5 years’ experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy
Competent in BS 7671, CIBSE standards, and current UK regulations
Proficient with Amtech/Dialux, AutoCAD;
Revit/BIM experience is highly desirable
Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to self-manage deliverables
Proactive problem solver, comfortable taking technical ownership and delivering client-ready solutions
Membership of CIBSE or actively working towards chartership is advantageous
Why Join Us

Work with a respected consultancy delivering technically complex and sustainable projects across multiple sectors
Flexible/hybrid working supporting work-life balance with tailored hours
Comprehensive benefits: 28 days’ holiday + year-end closure, pension, private healthcare, life insurance, and bonus scheme
Structured professional development and support for career progression, including industry-focused training
Collaborative, people-first culture with team-building events, wellbeing initiatives, and cycle-to-work scheme
Opportunity to contribute to low-carbon, innovative building services designs valued by clients
Take the next step in your career as an Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services and join a consultancy where technical excellence, sustainability, and personal growth are a priority