Electrical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

25 days' holiday + birthday

Employer-contributed pension

Paid professional memberships

Professional development support

On-site parking

Social events

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in the Crawley area is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing independent building services consultancy. You will develop electrical designs for residential, education, and commercial projects, perform calculations, and prepare technical documentation.

You will work in a collaborative, hybrid environment, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with mechanical and public health teams while managing multiple projects to meet deadlines and

Qualifications

• 3+ years' consultancy experience in electrical building services.
• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of BS7671 and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and calculations across projects (residential, education, heritage, healthcare, commercial, community).
• Produce layouts, schematics and technical documentation.
• Attend client & project meetings and conduct site visits to ensure design compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and apprentices and manage multiple projects to deadlines.

Skills

Electrical design

Project ownership

Mentoring juniors

Client meetings

Education

Electrical/Building Services degree

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech

ElectricalOM

DIALux/Relux

Revit MEP

Job description

Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Crawley area

Salary: £40,000 - £47,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established and growing independent building services consultancy based in Horsham.

This role is ideal for an Electrical Design Engineer with 3+ years of consultancy experience, looking to take on greater project ownership and further develop their technical expertise within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £47,000 (dependent on experience).
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday.
• Employer-contributed pension scheme.
• Paid professional memberships to support your career development.
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including support towards professional registration.
• On-site parking for convenience.
• Regular company social events to foster team collaboration.
• Access to confidential wellbeing support services.

Day-to-Day

• Collaborating with team members to develop innovative and efficient electrical designs.
• Conducting calculations and preparing technical documentation for ongoing projects.
• Attending client and project meetings to discuss design progress and address any challenges.
• Performing site visits to assess project requirements and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Mentoring junior team members and providing guidance on technical matters.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• As an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical building services designs across a diverse range of projects, including residential, education, heritage, healthcare, commercial, and community developments.
• Producing electrical building services designs and calculations.
• Developing designs from concept through to detailed design stages.
• Creating electrical layouts, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Performing cable calculations, load schedules, and preparing electrical specifications.Designing lighting systems and performing associated calculations.
• Collaborating closely with mechanical and public health engineers.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and other consultants to ensure project success.
• Conducting site surveys and attending project meetings.
• Managing your workload across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and apprentices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in electrical building services consultancy.
• A degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of BS7671 and current Building Regulations.
• Proven experience delivering electrical designs across multiple RIBA stages.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience with Amtech or ElectricalOM.
• Familiarity with DIALux and/or Relux for lighting design.
• Revit MEP experience (desirable but not essential).
• A solid understanding of electrical building services systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• The ability to manage your workload effectively and take ownership of projects.

If you are a motivated and skilled Electrical Design Engineer looking to advance your career within a supportive and dynamic consultancy,