Assistant Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Henley Chase; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical building services design is seeking a junior/intermediate Electrical Design Engineer for its Birmingham office. This role offers an exciting chance to grow a long-term career, work on UK multi-residential projects, and collaborate with a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Amtech/Trimble, Relux, Dialux, AutoCAD, Revit.
• Extensive knowledge of UK building regulations.
• Proven experience with multi-residential new build schemes.

Responsibilities

• Designing to performance specifications and applying standards.
• Producing detailed electrical design documents such as layout drawings.
• Attending design team meetings and collaborating with mechanical engineers.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Amtech/Trimble

Relux

Dialux

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a junior/intermediate Electrical Design Engineer looking to build a secure and long–term career in electrical building services design.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience working individually or as part of an electrical building services design team for an M&E contractor or consultant.

Key Duties:

• Designing to performance specifications and applying the latest British Standards, CIBSE guides, Building Regulations, and relevant design guides.

• Producing detailed electrical design documents, including layout drawings, sections, elevations of coordinated MEP systems, LV and Comms schematics, cable calculations, and lighting calculations.

• Attending design team meetings with main contractors, architects, consultant engineers, and other subcontractors.

• Working under the supervision and guidance of a senior electrical designer.

• Collaborating with mechanical design engineers to produce detailed designs within specified timeframes.

Required Experience & Skills

Proficiency in the following software is essential:

• Amtech/Trimble (Cable calculations)

• Relux or Dialux (Lighting calculations)

• AutoCAD

• Revit

Essential Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be a UK resident (Sponsorship applications will not be considered).

• Must reside within close proximity to Birmingham.

• Extensive knowledge of UK building regulations.

• Proven experience working on UK multi–residential new build schemes.

• Ability to complete basic design tasks within specific timeframes with minimal supervision and guidance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer to develop their career within a growing and dynamic team.