Electrical Design Engineer

Elastic Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. You'll lead the design of electrical building services in diverse sectors such as commercial and healthcare. This role involves mentoring junior staff, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in electrical design and strong communication skills to effectively represent the company in client meetings.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in electrical building services design within consultancy.
• Strong communication skills to produce clear reports.
• Practical knowledge of design, operation, and commissioning of building services technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical building services across various sectors.
• Monitor on-site works and provide technical support during construction.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Client representation in meetings

Technical reporting

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Professional qualification (IEng/CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

A key client of mine is currently looking for Electrical Design Engineers (Building Services) to join their growing Newcastle team. This is a senior role with responsibility for leading the design and delivery of electrical building services across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, education, and healthcare.

You'll play a key role in shaping projects from concept through to completion, providing technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and representing the business in client and design team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the design of electrical building services, including schematic layouts, drawings, and supporting calculations.
• Carry out detailed design tasks such as:
  • Building load assessments
  • Cable calculations and sizing
  • Internal and external general/emergency lighting design (Relux/Amtech/Hevacomp)
  • Containment selection and sizing
  • Selectivity studies and protective device specification
  • Transformer selection and fault current analysis
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Monitor on-site works and provide technical support throughout construction.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentoring to colleagues; lead technical seminars for junior engineers.
• Stay up to date with regulatory standards and ensure compliance with company quality and safety systems.
• Ensure CAD/Revit outputs meet company standards and project requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 5–10 years' experience in electrical building services design within consultancy.
• Strong background in commercial, residential, education, and healthcare projects.
• Practical knowledge of design, operation, and commissioning of building services technologies.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit (2D/3D).
• Experience of site monitoring, installation review, and handover protocols.
• Detailed understanding of building regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear reports in plain English.
• Client–focused, able to represent the company effectively in meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional qualification (IEng/CEng) and membership of relevant body (CIBSE or equivalent).

Why Join?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking consultancy committed to sustainability, technical excellence, and client service. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, lead and mentor others, and contribute to the continued success and growth of the business.

Apply now: Send your CV and cover letter to (url removed)