Electrical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Chartership support

Project variety

Collaborative team

Job summary

CIBSE Journal in Cardiff is seeking an Electrical Design Building Services Engineer to join a forward‑thinking practice delivering high quality electrical building services design across sectors. The role offers a strong platform for technical development, project responsibility, and long‑term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities span from concept to construction, feasibility studies, specifications, site surveys, and mentoring of junior

Qualifications

• Electrical Building Services degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in consultancy or design environment is essential.
• Understanding BIM Level 2 delivery and Building Regulations (Part L).

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical building services designs from concept through to construction.
• Carry out feasibility studies and technical design calculations.
• Prepare detailed specifications, reports, drawings, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, and industry guidance.
• Support and mentor junior engineers where applicable.
• Maintain project documentation in line with company standards.

Skills

Electrical Building Services

Consultancy experience

Professional pathway (IET/CEng)

Strong communication

Problem solving

Sustainable design

Team collaboration

Independent work

Project coordination

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Electrical Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hevacomp / TAS

Job description

ELECTRICAL DESIGN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER

Salary: GBP45,000.00–GBP55,000.00

A well–established Building Services Engineering Consultancy is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer to join their growing Cardiff office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward–thinking practice delivering high quality electrical building services design across a wide range of sectors. The role offers a strong platform for technical development, project responsibility, and long–term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment. Projects will involve the application of practical and technical engineering skills within the built environment, working across both new build and refurbishment schemes.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical building services designs from concept through to construction stage
• Carry out feasibility studies and technical design calculations
• Prepare detailed specifications, reports, drawings, and design documentation
• Work across a variety of sectors including education, commercial, healthcare, residential, leisure, and public sector projects
• Undertake site surveys, inspections, and condition assessments where required
• Represent the consultancy at client and contractor meetings
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, British Standards, and industry guidance
• Contribute to sustainable and low carbon design solutions
• Support and mentor junior engineers where applicable
• Assist in design reviews and quality assurance processes
• Maintain project documentation in line with company standards
• Manage workload effectively across multiple concurrent projects
• Assist in fee proposals, bids, and project resource planning
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across design delivery

Requirements

• Electrical Building Services Engineering background (degree qualified or equivalent experience)
• Experience within a consultancy or design environment is essential
• Working towards or already engaged with a professional institution (IET / CEng pathway desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with Hevacomp / TAS calculation software
• Understanding of BIM Level 2 delivery
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Part L
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong problem–solving skills with a logical engineering approach
• Good understanding of sustainable and low carbon design principles
• Experience attending client meetings and producing technical reports

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: GBP45,000 GBP55,000 (depending on experience)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Support towards Chartership (CEng)
• Involvement in a wide range of project sectors
• Collaborative and supportive team environment