Electrical Building Services Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Pension with 5.5% employer contrib.

Flexible holiday scheme

Employee-owned business

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer in Northampton to join a living design team within an established, employee‑owned building services specialist. You will develop electrical designs across residential and accommodation-led developments, supporting from initial design through to handover.

Responsibilities include coordinating with BIM and estimating teams, ensuring compliance with safety and standards, and delivering multiple projects with a focus on

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical building services design.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge across electrical engineering services.
• Experience across multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a 'right first time' approach.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act and Higher Risk Buildings requirements.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting understanding.
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers, architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Clear and concise communication skills, internal and external.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical building services designs through project stages up to BSRIA Stage 6.
• Support estimating with tenders for design and build projects.
• Collaborate with BIM to develop 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Support installation, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure designs comply with employer, statutory requirements and standards.
• Ensure safety, CDM, environmental and quality compliance.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Attend design and project meetings and propose design alternatives.
• Monitor design progress and report on progress.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, continuing professional development.

Skills

Electrical design

Multi-project experience

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Level 4/5 qualification in Building Services or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

Location: Northampton

Salary: GBP40,000 - GBP60,000

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.

• 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

The successful Electrical Building Services Design Engineer will ideally have:

• 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
• Enhanced maternity and adoption package
• Enhanced paternity package
• Flexible holiday scheme
• Employee‑owned business
• Excellent working environment
• Ongoing technical and personal development
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer to join an established building services business and work on a diverse portfolio of residential‑led developments, including high‑rise and technically complex projects.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of electrical design packages, work closely with multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to the complete project lifecycle. With a strong focus on development and progression, the role provides an excellent platform for an engineer looking to take the next step in their career.