Electrical Design Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd

Beeston

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Discounts for retail and leisure

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a Nottingham-based, office-based role within a Building Services consultancy. You will deliver electrical designs, calculations and specifications, ensuring compliance with current regulations and coordinating with architects and engineers from concept to completion.

The role requires 5+ years of electrical building services design, BS 7671 mastery, and proficiency in AutoCAD.

Qualifications

5+ years'' experience in electrical building services design.
Strong technical knowledge of BS 7671.
Experience with emergency lighting and fire alarm design.
Previous experience delivering electrical designs within a consultancy or contractor environment.
Ability to operate confidently in a senior and client-facing capacity.
HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Competent user of AutoCAD.
Experience using recognised electrical design software.
Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Deliver electrical building services designs from concept through to RIBA Stage 7.
Produce electrical calculations, specifications, drawings, schedules and tender documentation.
Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, energy and sustainability engineers.
Ensure designs comply with BS 7671, Building Regulations Part L, BREEAM and relevant industry standards.
Attend client and design team meetings and represent the consultancy.
Prepare feasibility studies, budget cost estimates and technical reports.
Liaise with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
Undertake site inspections and quality checks.
Prepare site inspection and quality reports.
Contribute to the delivery of practical, sustainable and low-energy electrical solutions.
Support the successful delivery of projects to agreed timescales and standards.

Skills

Electrical design experience

BS 7671 knowledge

Client-facing experience

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

SAP

SBEM

LZC reporting

Job description

The Electrical Design Engineer position in Nottingham is a permanent, full-time role, offering a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 depending on experience. This office-based post sits within a reputable Building Services consultancy known for delivering sustainable MEP solutions across healthcare, commercial, and public sectors. The successful candidate will produce detailed electrical designs, calculations, and specifications, ensuring compliance with current regulations. Proficiency in BIM software and a solid grasp of technical standards are essential. Working alongside architects and other engineers, you will manage project deliverables from concept through to completion. This role suits a proactive professional seeking to contribute to high-quality, coordinated building projects within a supportive environment.

Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Office-based

The Company

An established Building Services Engineering Consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, practical and sustainable MEP design solutions across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. The consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, public sector, leisure, commercial and specialist developments, with clients including the NHS, local authorities, emergency services and major commercial organisations. With a strong focus on technical excellence, BIM and sustainable design, the business delivers coordinated and energy-efficient solutions across complex projects while providing a supportive environment for professional development.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will take responsibility for electrical design delivery across a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams from concept through to RIBA Stage 7. This is a senior and client-facing position where you''ll have the opportunity to influence design strategy, provide technical expertise and contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

Delivering electrical building services designs from concept through to RIBA Stage 7
Producing electrical calculations, specifications, drawings, schedules and tender documentation
Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, energy and sustainability engineers
Ensuring designs comply with BS 7671, Building Regulations Part L, BREEAM and relevant industry standards
Attending client and design team meetings and representing the consultancy
Preparing feasibility studies, budget cost estimates and technical reports
Liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders
Undertaking site inspections and quality checks
Preparing site inspection and quality reports
Contributing to the delivery of practical, sustainable and low-energy electrical solutions
Supporting the successful delivery of projects to agreed timescales and standards

Requirements

5+ years'' experience within electrical building services design
Strong technical knowledge of BS 7671
Experience with emergency lighting and fire alarm design
Previous experience delivering electrical designs within a consultancy or contractor environment
Ability to operate confidently in a senior and client-facing capacity
HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Competent user of AutoCAD
Experience using recognised electrical design software
Full UK driving licence

Desirable experience includes