Electrical Design Engineer

RGB Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee-owned business

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Early finish Fridays

Study assistance and qualifications

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Birmingham to deliver electrical designs from concept to post‑completion within a multidisciplinary team. You will produce drawings, reports and specifications while liaising with clients, contractors and other disciplines.

The role offers hybrid working, an employee-owned environment and opportunities to advance technical skills and career progression. A base salary up to £47k is tied to experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience within Electrical Building Services Design.
• Sound technical knowledge of electrical building services engineering.
• Experience using recognised electrical design and calculation software.
• Ability to manage projects and workloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical building services designs across projects from concept through to post-completion.
• Produce electrical drawings, technical reports and specifications.
• Undertake electrical calculations using recognised industry software.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and other design disciplines.
• Assist with project management and design coordination.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Project management

Client liaison

Technical communication

Education

HND or above in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a relevant discipline

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,000 - £47,000 (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working

The Company

An established and growing employee-owned building services consultancy based in Birmingham is looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer to join its expanding team.

The consultancy provides mechanical, electrical, environmental, energy and sustainability design services across a varied portfolio of building projects. Working with a strong client base, they deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions across multiple sectors, with a continued focus on improving the built environment.

As an employee-owned business, the company places real emphasis on its people, offering a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and clearly defined career progression pathways.

The Role

The successful Electrical Design Engineer will join a multidisciplinary building services team, taking responsibility for delivering electrical designs across projects from initial concept through to post-completion.

You will work across a varied range of developments, producing high-quality electrical designs and technical documentation while liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and other design disciplines.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking to take greater ownership of projects, develop their technical capabilities and progress within an employee-owned consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver electrical building services designs across projects from concept through to post-completion.
• Produce electrical drawings, technical reports and specifications.
• Undertake electrical calculations using recognised industry software.
• Work across commercial, industrial, healthcare, leisure, retail, residential, extra care and mixed-use developments.
• Liaise directly with clients and external design teams on technical matters.
• Assist with project management and general design coordination.
• Liaise with suppliers and monitor contractors throughout project delivery.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice and applicable regulations.
• Consider sustainable design principles and energy-efficient engineering solutions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• HND or above in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Ideally 3-5 years' experience within Electrical Building Services Design.
• Sound technical knowledge of electrical building services engineering.
• Experience using recognised electrical design and calculation software.
• Ability to manage projects and workloads independently.
• Good understanding of relevant British Standards and industry regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable:

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIBSE or IET.
• Working towards professional registration.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000 - £47,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Employee-owned business (EOT).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Office closure over Christmas, without using annual leave entitlement.
• Early finish every Friday at 2pm.
• Study assistance and support with professional qualifications.
• Fully supported career development and defined progression pathways.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Death in service benefit.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company EV salary sacrifice scheme.