Electrical Design Engineer

Pertemps; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E engineering consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton. The role involves designing and coordinating electrical services in various sectors while promoting sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate will have an HND/BEng/MEng in Electrical or Building Services Engineering, with 2–5 years of consultancy experience. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible/hybrid working, and a supportive culture focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

Pension

Private medical

Training support

Bonus scheme

28 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in electrical building services consultancy.
• Skilled in collaboration and technical documentation delivery.
• Membership in CIBSE or working towards chartership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create load schedules and technical spec packages.
• Collaborate on projects from feasibility to completion.
• Champion sustainable design and low-carbon solutions.

Skills

Design & coordinate electrical services

Competent with BS7671

Proactive problem-solver

Structured communicator

Education

HND/BEng/MEng in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

Amtech/Dialux

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Location: Southampton
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Benefits: Flexible/hybrid working, pension, private medical, training support, bonus scheme

About the Role

Join a leading M&E engineering consultancy on the South Coast, offering a collaborative and client-focused environment with a reputation for technical excellence. You’ll work across a variety of sectors—healthcare, education, commercial, research, and industrial—on projects ranging from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery. The business places a strong emphasis on sustainability and low-energy solutions, regularly covering electrical, mechanical, and renewable technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design & coordinate electrical services: lighting, power, data, standby, and containment
• Create load schedules, cable calculations, single-line diagrams, and technical spec packages
• Use AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and electrical design tools to deliver high-quality documentation
• Collaborate in integrated project teams—from feasibility to completion—on diverse sector projects
• Support tender and fee planning, commercial oversight, and client liaison
• Participate in site visits, fault analysis, and technical problem-solving
• Champion sustainable design, promoting low-carbon and renewable energy integration

About You

• HND/BEng/MEng in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• 2–5 years’ experience in electrical building services consultancy
• Competent with BS7671, CIBSE standards, and current UK regulations
• Skilled in Amtech/Dialux, AutoCAD; Revit/BIM experience is a strong plus
• Structured communicator who can self-manage deliverables and timelines
• Proactive problem-solver, comfortable leading technical tasks and delivering client-ready solutions
• Membership in CIBSE or working towards chartership will be well-regarded

Why You’ll Want to Join

• Leading consultancy in the South Coast, delivering technically strong and sustainable projects
• Hybrid & flexible working—supporting healthy work-life balance, with tailored hours available
• Generous benefits package including 28 days’ holiday + year-end closure, pension, private healthcare, Life Insurance, and annual bonus
• Support for career growth: industry-focused training, Aspiring Manager programme, wellbeing initiatives
• Collaborative & caring culture: team-building events, social gatherings, cycle-to-work scheme, well-being support
• Client-first engineering—valued by clients for professionalism, responsiveness, and pragmatic solutions

Who You Are

A skilled Electrical Design Engineer seeking a supportive consultancy to deliver impactful, sustainable engineering solutions. You thrive in a team that values quality, relationships, and technical excellence and are committed to growing professionally within a client-driven environment.

Ready for a role that values technical strength, sustainability, and your personal development?

Apply now for an initial confidential chat.