Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

BWB Consulting; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a talented Electrical Building Services Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across various projects, from initial design to post-occupancy performance. The ideal candidate will have a technical design background, strong software proficiency, and a passion for making an impact in building engineering. With a competitive salary and commitment to career growth, this is an excellent opportunity for ambitious individuals.

Benefits

5% pension match

Fully funded development

25+ days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of building regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-planning advice including energy and sustainability statements.
• Deliver full concept-to-detailed designs for mechanical and electrical services.
• Monitor installations during construction for quality assurance.
• Work within a BIM environment for integrated project delivery.
• Support clients with whole-life asset cycle consultation.

Skills

Technical design background

Proficiency with technical software

Knowledge of CIBSE guidance

Experience with BIM-focused design tools

Above all, curiosity and initiative

Education

Minimum of HNC or degree-level qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shape the Future with BWB Consulting

Who We Are

BWB Consulting is a dynamic, award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy. We push boundaries, innovate, and deliver exceptional results—earning recognition as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year (2022) and winner of the ACE 2024 Wellbeing Award.

We’re serious about people. As both Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing accredited, we’re committed to building a high-performance culture where you can thrive, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Why Join Us?

At BWB, you’ll be part of a team that:

• Drives Excellence – We set the standard and exceed expectations.
• Innovates – We embrace fresh ideas and cutting‑edge solutions.
• Works with Integrity – We do what’s right, always.
• Collaborates – We believe in teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
• Leads in Sustainability – We integrate sustainable solutions into everything we do.

Your Opportunity

We’re experiencing exciting growth within our Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Building Engineering Services discipline. To support this, we’re looking for talented Electrical Building Services Engineers to strengthen our dynamic team.

You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically excellent solutions across a wide range of projects. From early‑stage planning and design through to construction monitoring and post‑occupancy performance, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact at every stage of the building lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Provide pre‑planning advice including energy and sustainability statements, renewable energy appraisals, lighting impact assessments, and low‑energy design input.
• Deliver full concept‑to‑detailed designs for mechanical and electrical building services across diverse sectors.
• Monitor installations during construction, ensuring quality through testing and commissioning.
• Work within a BIM environment, embedding calculations and drawings into a shared model.
• Support clients with whole‑life asset cycle consultation, from surveys through to energy compliance and performance optimisation.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an ambitious and conscientious individual who enjoys working collaboratively and is ready to grow with us. Ideally, you’ll have:

• A technical design background in electrical building services engineering.
• Proficiency with technical software (e.g. lighting calculations, cable sizing).
• Strong knowledge of CIBSE guidance, building regulations, and relevant British Standards.
• Awareness of specialist standards (such as HTM for healthcare).
• Experience with BIM‑focused design tools, Microsoft Office, and AutoCAD.
• A minimum of HNC or degree‑level qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Above all, you’ll bring curiosity, initiative, and the drive to help shape the future of BWB’s MEP offering.

Why BWB?

• High‑Performance Culture – Be part of a team that’s driven, innovative, and always evolving.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits – Including 5% pension match and exclusive perks.
• Career Growth – Fully funded development, chartership support, and professional memberships.
• Flexibility & Wellbeing – Hybrid working, Core Hours, 25+ days holiday, healthcare cash plan, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Make a Difference – Contribute to meaningful projects that benefit communities and the planet.
• We Welcome All Talent
• As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.
• We are also a Disability Confident Employer.
• We champion diversity, inclusion, and individuality—whatever your background, if you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Join Us Today!

If you’re looking for a high‑energy, high‑impact environment where ambition is rewarded, BWB is the place for you.

Explore our guide, Working for BWB, to find out more and start your journey today!