Electrical Design Engineer

Jobs.co.uk; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chartership support

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

A Cambridge-based building services consultancy is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer to deliver electrical design across Science, Healthcare, Commercial and Education sectors. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path toward Chartership, with mentoring from senior engineers and exposure to diverse, high-profile projects.

You'll produce calculations, specifications and drawings, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support testing and handover activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in a Building Services consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of electrical building services design principles.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD and Dialux.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Working towards professional accreditation such as IEng or CEng.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs for power, lighting and emergency systems.
• Prepare calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinate designs with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Attend design team and client meetings.
• Review contractor information and site installations.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Develop technical expertise with senior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Building services knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Dialux

Job description

An Electrical Design Engineer is sought by a consultancy in Cambridge to deliver building services solutions across Science, Healthcare, Commercial, and Education sectors. This full-time position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, with hybrid working available. The successful candidate will contribute to technically demanding projects, collaborating with senior colleagues on designs from concept through to completion. Responsibilities include producing calculations, specifications, and drawings, whilst coordinating with other disciplines. Support towards Chartership is provided, making this suitable for an engineer with existing experience seeking professional development. The role requires proficiency in relevant design software and a solid understanding of UK building regulations. This Cambridge-based appointment suits someone ready to advance their career within a consultancy known for sustainable, innovative solutions.

Electrical Engineer Cambridge | Building Services Consultancy | Hybrid Working

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their growing Cambridge office. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including Science & Research, Healthcare, Commercial and Education, collaborating with experienced engineers on technically challenging developments that make a real impact. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their existing experience, gain exposure to complex projects and progress towards Chartership within a supportive environment.

The Role

You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, assisting in the delivery of electrical building services designs from concept through to completion.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Producing electrical designs for power, lighting and emergency systems.
• Preparing calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinating designs with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Attending design team and client meetings.
• Reviewing contractor information and site installations.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Working closely with senior engineers to develop your technical expertise.
• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience within a Building Services consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of electrical building services design principles.
• Familiarity with software such as Revit, AutoCAD and Dialux.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Working towards professional accreditation such as IEng or CEng.

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to prestigious projects across a variety of sectors.
• Structured career development and mentorship.
• Chartership support.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and people-focused culture.