Electrical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Professional memberships paid

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer in the Crawley area. The role focuses on delivering electrical building services designs across varied sectors, with hybrid working and a salary of £40,000–£47,000 DOE.

We welcome candidates with 3+ years of consultancy experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services, and a strong knowledge of BS7671. You will mentor juniors and collaborate across disciplines to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in electrical building services consultancy.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Coordination skills

Workload management

Education

Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering degree/HNC/HND

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

We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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

Your typical day will involve:

• 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.Qualifications

  To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 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, we would love to hear from you.