Electrical Design Engineer

Alternative Heat Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions firm located in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support sustainable energy projects. The role involves designing power systems, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering and at least three years of experience in building services design. The company offers a supportive environment and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Clear progression pathway

Competitive pension scheme

Health cash plan

Free annual health check

Generously funded social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' design experience within building services.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure on one's own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys for integration with BMS control packages.
• Prepare electrical design drawings and installation specifications.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and contractors.

Skills

Electrical Design Software

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MEP software

Amtech

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 18 September 2025

Department: Design

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Head of Design

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's & Ireland's Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite–prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.

What We Do:

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large–scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.

Team Overview:

The Design department is responsible for developing innovative, practical, and fully coordinated mechanical and electrical building services solutions tailored to each project. Working closely with clients, project teams, and the BIM department, the design team transforms concepts into detailed, build–ready technical designs that meet regulatory standards, client specifications, and sustainability goals. Their work underpins the technical accuracy and efficiency of our installations, ensuring seamless integration from planning through to construction.

Role Overview:

As an Electrical Engineer, you\'ll play a vital role in delivering sustainable energy solutions that support the UK and Europe\'s transition to low–carbon infrastructure. You\'ll contribute to high–profile projects across healthcare, education, leisure, and high–rise residential sectors, helping shape greener communities through innovative design. Your scope will include designing general power and lighting systems, boiler plant electrical layouts, CHP generators, circulation pumps, inverters, and BMS control equipment. You\'ll work closely with an experienced design team using the latest AutoCAD and MEP 3D software to produce coordinated, build–ready electrical designs. Your work will directly support the UK\'s transition to low–carbon infrastructure, helping deliver energy–efficient systems that reduce emissions and contribute to national decarbonisation goals.

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm and Friday 8am–3pm

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to: Head of Design

What You'll be Doing

• Conduct Site Surveys of existing services to determine appropriate options for existing integration with BMS control packages.
• Prepare relevant electrical design drawings, plant selections, cabling routes and installation specification guides at the various design stages of the project i.e. – from initial concept design through to tender, construction and completion.
• Develop project specific BMS control panel drawings and description of operation to match the selected plant.
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Attendance at project design meetings when required.
• Ability to work in conjunction with contracts managers and commissioning teams to assist in the commissioning process including proofing and streamlining of BMS controls operation.
• Liaising professionally with clients, suppliers, contractors and other relevant authorities as necessary at an extremely professional level.
• Travel to company sites in Scotland, England and Wales may be required occasionally.
• The above list is not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be required as directed.

What You Need to Have

• Educated to HNC/HND level in Electrical/ Control Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum of three years' design experience within building services.
• Experience of using Electrical Design Software such as Amtech or Electrical OM.
• Knowledge of legislation, standards, safe working practices and environmental best practices would be desirable.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure on one's own initiatives to achieve self and team target.

What You Would Ideally Have

• Minimum of one year's relevant experience in Design in a Commercial M&E Sector.
• Experience in using AutoCAD, MEP, Revit or Amtech packages.

Employee Benefits

• Clear progression pathway from intermediate to Senior roles, with structed mentorship and CPD support.
• Full in–house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine.
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards.
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
• Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle.
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours.
• Free Tea & Coffee.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.