Electrical Design Engineer

Carrington West; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

EV car scheme

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting an Intermediate Electrical Engineer in Birmingham to support decarbonisation and retrofit projects within an M&E design team. You will help deliver low-carbon electrical solutions across public sector estates, gaining exposure to meaningful sustainability-led work.

The role offers strong progression toward Chartered status (CIBSE/IET) with mentoring and hands-on experience in energy-focused designs.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in electrical building services design.
• Interest or experience in decarbonisation, retrofit or energy projects.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and design standards.
• Experience with Amtech, Dialux or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design delivery across decarbonisation and retrofit projects.
• Assist in developing low-carbon electrical solutions, including electrification and renewables.
• Produce calculations, drawings, reports and technical documentation.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and asset upgrade strategies.
• Work with clients and project teams to support delivery of sustainability objectives.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including surveyors, sustainability consultants and engineers.
• Attend site visits and support project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Decarbonisation knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Revit

Job description

Looking to develop your career in decarbonisation as an Electrical Engineer in Birmingham? We're working with a well-established real estate consultancy looking to strengthen their M&E design team with an Intermediate Electrical Engineer. The role is focused on delivering decarbonisation and energy-led projects across public sector estates, offering great exposure to meaningful, sustainability-driven work.

Why Join This Team?

• Work on decarbonisation projects across public sector portfolios (education, healthcare, local authority)
• Be part of a growing M&E team within a wider property consultancy
• Gain hands-on experience delivering low-carbon and retrofit solutions
• Strong focus on sustainability, energy efficiency and net zero delivery
• Clear progression with support towards chartership and career development
• Competitive benefits package including:
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Generous pension scheme
• EV car scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Support electrical design delivery across decarbonisation and retrofit projects
• Assist in developing low-carbon electrical solutions, including electrification and renewables
• Produce calculations, drawings, reports and technical documentation
• Contribute to feasibility studies and asset upgrade strategiesWork with clients and project teams to support delivery of sustainability objectives
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including surveyors, sustainability consultants and engineers
• Attend site visits and support project delivery

What they're Looking For:

• 2-5 years' experience within electrical building services design
• Interest or experience in decarbonisation, retrofit or energy projects
• Understanding of UK building regulations and design standards
• Experience with software such as Amtech, Dialux, Revit or similar
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team
• Keen to progress towards Chartered status (CIBSE/IET)

This is a great opportunity for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer looking to build experience in low-carbon design and decarbonisation projects, with strong support and progression.