Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to lead projects in commercial and public sectors. The role offers ownership of designs, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a focus on sustainability. Flexible hybrid work options and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng or IEng), or working towards.
• Confident communicator with experience managing clients and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for building services projects including power and lighting.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to installation and commissioning.
• Produce specifications, load assessments, and technical reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Amtech

Proficiency in Hevacomp Electrical

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical

Proficiency in Revit MEP

Strong understanding of BS 7671

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

A well-established building services consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical systems across a range of commercial, industrial, and public-sector developments. With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and client partnership, this firm offers the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning.

You’ll play a key role in shaping electrical design solutions for non-domestic buildings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing technical expertise throughout the full lifecycle of each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design for building services projects, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems, and data installations
• Oversee project delivery from initial concept through to installation and commissioning
• Produce specifications, load assessments, drawings, and reports using industry-standard software
• Evaluate contractor submissions, manage technical aspects of the tender process, and support site activities
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, offering clear advice on compliance, performance, and cost-effective solutions

Key Requirements:

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng or IEng), or working towards
• Proficiency in Amtech, Hevacomp Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, or Revit MEP
• Strong understanding of BS 7671 and associated British Standards
• Confident communicator with experience leading technical teams and managing clients

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team delivering meaningful, high-quality electrical design across low-carbon and technically challenging projects. Flexible hybrid working and long-term career development are on offer for the right individual.