Electrical Design Engineer

Commercial Services Design Limited - MEP Consultants; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Services Design Limited is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for an on-site role in the Greater Leeds Area. You will develop electrical building services designs for commercial projects, including load assessments, power distribution, lighting design, and coordination with other MEP disciplines.

The role requires proficiency in electrical engineering, CAD/BIM tools, and a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing detailed drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution, safety standards, and UK building regulations.
• Proficiency with CAD/BIM tools and electrical design software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical building services designs for commercial projects.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and calculations, including load assessments and lighting design.
• Coordinate with other MEP disciplines and attend design meetings.
• Support site visits, surveys, and inspections as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

Company Description

Commercial Services Design Limited (CSD) is a specialist MEP consultancy based in Leeds and London, focused on delivering low-carbon, sustainable building solutions. The team designs economical, energy-efficient buildings that are straightforward to manage and operate over their lifecycle. CSD works closely with clients to integrate modern engineering practices that support environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. The company’s projects span a range of commercial sectors, offering engineering professionals exposure to diverse, technically challenging work. Joining CSD provides the opportunity to contribute to impactful designs that support a more sustainable built environment.

Role Description

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for developing electrical building services designs for commercial projects, including preparation of drawings, specifications, and calculations. Day-to-day tasks include carrying out load assessments, power distribution layouts, lighting designs, and coordination of electrical systems with other MEP disciplines. The role involves reviewing technical standards, supporting sustainability objectives, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and client requirements. The engineer will attend design meetings, collaborate with project managers and other engineers, and support site visits, surveys, and inspections as needed. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Leeds Area.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Electrical Design and Electrical Engineering principles for building services.
• Experience in Design Engineering, including developing detailed drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Electricity fundamentals and safety standards applicable to commercial building projects.
• Practical experience in Power Distribution systems design, including low-voltage networks and coordination with other services.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with relevant UK building regulations, standards, and industry codes of practice.
• Competence with design software and CAD/BIM tools commonly used in building services engineering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage workload across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Professional registration or working toward registration with an engineering institution (e.g., IEng or CEng) is an advantage.