Electrical Design Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Company car/allowance

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Fareham for a full-time, permanent role. You will design electrical systems for healthcare, residential and commercial schemes up to £6m, coordinating with MEP teams and clients. The position offers hybrid working and clear progression pathways.

The role emphasizes compliance with British Standards, use of CAD tools, and delivering coordinated designs from concept to completion across a varied portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in building services consultancy or similar
• Experience producing electrical building services designs
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and codes
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop electrical building services designs across diverse projects
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineers, Revit/CAD Technicians, clients and teams
• Perform electrical calculations in line with British Standards
• Ensure designs meet employers' requirements and regulations
• Assist with delivery of sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions
• Support design team to achieve project deliverables
• Attend design meetings and communicate solutions to stakeholders

Skills

Electrical design

CAD software

Communication

Team collaboration

UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Trimble

Relux

Job description

RGB Recruitment seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for its Fareham office, working full-time on a permanent basis with a salary between £35,000 and £55,000. Joining a well-established building services consultancy and contractor, you will develop electrical designs for varied schemes, including healthcare, residential, and commercial projects valued up to £6 million. Your responsibilities will cover calculations, specifications, drawings, and coordination with mechanical disciplines, ensuring compliance with British Standards. The role suits someone with prior design experience using relevant software, capable of managing workloads and liaising with clients and project teams. Career progression is supported through professional development and mentorship.

Electrical Design Engineer

The Company A well-established Building Services Consultancy and Contractor is looking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing design team, with the opportunity to be based from either its Kettering or Fareham office. The business provides mechanical and electrical building services design, installation and commissioning, with a strong specialism in the healthcare sector. Its portfolio includes high-end care homes, hospitals and hotels, alongside projects across the industrial, refurbishment, residential, commercial, retail, education, sport and leisure sectors. With building services design projects typically ranging from £1.5m to £6m, the business offers exposure to a varied portfolio of technically challenging schemes. The company also has experience delivering low-carbon engineering solutions and renewable technologies, reflecting the increasing focus on energy efficiency and sustainable building design.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and developing electrical building services designs across a diverse range of projects, with a particularly strong focus on healthcare. Working closely with Mechanical Engineers, Revit/CAD Technicians, clients and other project stakeholders, you'll contribute to the delivery of coordinated, compliant and efficient electrical designs from concept through to completion.

• Producing detailed electrical building services designs
• Designing LV distribution, lighting, small power and data systems
• Producing electrical schematics, layouts and associated design information
• Undertaking electrical calculations in accordance with relevant British Standards
• Ensuring designs meet employers' requirements, British Standards and applicable regulations
• Supporting the wider Design/Engineering team to achieve project deliverables
• Attending internal and external design team meetings
• Communicating design solutions to internal stakeholders and external clients
• Assisting with the collation and dissemination of project information
• Working closely with the Revit/CAD team to deliver coordinated design information
• Managing allocated tasks to ensure project deadlines are achieved
• Supporting the delivery of sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions
• Attending occasional site visits and client meetings where required

Requirements

• Experience within a Building Services Consultancy, MEP Contractor or similar environment
• Previous experience producing electrical building services designs
• HNC/HND or degree within Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Good understanding of electrical engineering principles and building services design
• Experience using CAD software
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and regulations
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Full UK driving licence due to occasional site visits and client meetings

Desirable experience includes

• Autodesk Revit
• AutoCAD
• Trimble
• Relux
• Experience within healthcare projects
• Knowledge of low-carbon and renewable technologies

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional annual leave based on length of service, increasing at 3, 6 and 12 years, capped at 28 days
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Flexi-time of one hour either side of standard working hours
• Early finish on Fridays
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme
• Company mobile/phone allowance
• Company car or car allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Strong opportunities for internal progression

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer looking to join an established Building Services Consultancy and Contractor with a strong healthcare portfolio and a genuine commitment to developing its people. You'll have the opportunity to work on technically interesting projects across multiple sectors, gain exposure to sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions and develop your career within a business that actively promotes internal progression and upskilling.