Electrical Design Engineer

RCM Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic MEP consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to drive their expansion. This role offers considerable responsibility and the opportunity to shape the company’s growth. Benefit from competitive salary, leadership prospects, and a collaborative environment focused on innovation and professional development.

Benefits

Company Car

Private Healthcare

Pension

Performance-related bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in building services electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and CIBSE guidelines.
• Chartered or working toward chartership (e.g., CEng, MIET or MCIBSE) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process across multiple concurrent projects.
• Produce high-quality electrical design specifications and drawings.
• Manage junior engineers and provide mentorship.

Skills

Communication

Project Coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux/Relux

Amtech

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Company Type: Privately Owned MEP Consultancy
Salary: Company Car + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension
Start Date: ASAP

Company Overview:

Join a dynamic and growing MEP consultancy based in the heart of Birmingham. Founded in the early 2020s, this privately owned business has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative and high–quality designs across the commercial, residential, and heritage sectors. With a close–knit team of 5 and ambitious growth plans to double in size by 2026, they are seeking a driven Senior Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in their next phase of expansion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career offering greater responsibility, leadership opportunities, and the chance to help shape the future of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical design process across multiple concurrent projects from concept to completion
• Produce high–quality electrical design specifications, drawings, and schedules
• Undertake site inspections, surveys, and attend client and design team meetings
• Manage junior engineers and provide mentorship where required
• Coordinate with mechanical and other design disciplines to deliver integrated MEP solutions
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations
• Contribute to internal process improvements and support the business in achieving its strategic growth targets

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years experience in building services electrical design
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, British Standards, and CIBSE guidelines
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux, and Amtech
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills
• Experience working on projects in the commercial, residential and/or heritage sectors
• Degree–qualified in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working toward chartership (e.g., CEng, MIET or MCIBSE) desirable

Why Join?

• Play a pivotal role in a growing consultancy with exciting long–term plans
• Be part of a collaborative, forward–thinking team that values innovation and professional growth
• Genuine opportunity to progress into a leadership role as the business expands
• Flexible working environment with support for work–life balance and continued development

What Our Client Will Offer

• Competitive salary and performance–related bonuses.
• Clear career progression with potential for leadership and associate roles.
• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of an ambitious consultancy.
• Exposure to a diverse project portfolio with reputable clients.

Working Schedule:

• 40 hour working week

RCM Ltd is advertising this vacancy in its capacity as an employment business. RCM Ltd supply both temporary and permanent labour to the Construction, Engineering and Allied Industries throughout the UK.

Please note due to high volume of applicants only those successful will be contacted.

RCM Ltd are an equal opportunities employer.