Electrical Building Services Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Pension scheme with employer match

Enhanced career progression

Job summary

RGB seeks an Electrical Building Services Engineer for its Northampton office. This permanent, full-time role offers £40,000 to £60,000 annually. You will manage design through to handover on residential and accommodation projects, liaising with developers, architects and subcontractors.

The employee-owned firm emphasises collaboration, technical development, and long-term career progression. You will work with estimating, BIM and delivery teams, coordinating across project stages and ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical building services design.
• Strong knowledge across electrical engineering services.
• Experience delivering multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with developers, architects, contractors and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical building services designs across residential and accommodation projects from concept through to handover.
• Collaborate with estimating, BIM and project delivery teams to support tenders and design coordination.
• Produce design calculations and specifications in line with applicable standards.
• Liaise with developers, architects, and subcontractors to resolve design challenges.
• Ensure compliance with employer requirements, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Attend internal and external design and project meetings and contribute to progress reporting.

Skills

Electrical design

Building services

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Level 4/5 Building Services Engineering qualification

Job description

RGB seeks an Electrical Building Services Engineer for its Northampton office, a permanent, full-time position offering £40,000 to £60,000 annually. This employee-owned firm focuses on residential and accommodation projects, including high-rise living, student housing, and hotels. You will manage complete project cycles, coordinating with estimating, BIM, and delivery units, plus liaising with developers, architects, and subcontractors. Duties cover design calculations, specifications, and technical oversight. The role prioritises collaborative working and professional growth, promising sustained career progression within a supportive structure. Applicants should possess solid design experience and relevant qualifications, ready to contribute from initial concepts through to site completion.

Electrical Building Services Design Engineer Location: Northampton Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 Job Type: Full Time

The Company An established and employee-owned building services specialist is looking to strengthen its Living design team with an experienced Electrical Building Services Design Engineer. The business delivers mechanical and electrical building services solutions across a range of residential and accommodation-led developments, including high-rise residential, student accommodation and hotels. You''ll have exposure to the full project lifecycle, working closely with estimating, BIM and project delivery teams alongside developers, architects, contractors and specialist subcontractors. The business places a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical development and long-term career progression.

The Role

As an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing electrical building services designs across a range of residential and accommodation projects, supporting delivery from initial design through to BSRIA Stage 6 and project handover.

The role will include:

• Developing electrical building services designs through the various project stages up to BSRIA Stage 6
• Supporting the estimating team with the production of tenders for design and build projects
• Working with the BIM team to develop spatially coordinated 3D models and 2D drawings
• Supporting project teams throughout installation, commissioning and handover
• Ensuring designs comply with employer requirements, statutory requirements and relevant technical standards
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, environmental requirements and quality standards
• Liaising with specialist subcontractors involved in project delivery
• Working with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the correct application of electrical plant and equipment
• Attending and contributing to internal and external design and project meetings
• Identifying and proposing alternative design solutions where they provide technical or commercial benefits
• Monitoring design progress and producing design progress reports
• Managing multiple projects and priorities effectively
• Continuing to develop technical knowledge through CPD, training and hands-on project experience

Requirements

• Proven experience in electrical building services design
• Comprehensive technical knowledge across electrical engineering services
• Experience working across multiple projects within a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a ''right first time'' approach
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve design challenges
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and requirements relating to Higher Risk Buildings
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of developing designs within agreed cost plans and budgets
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, architects, structural engineers, consultants, main contractors and specialist subcontractors
• Clear and concise communication skills, both internally and externally
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A minimum Level 4/5 qualification relevant to Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Enhance