Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham

Ably Resources; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their MEP team. You'll work on diverse projects across various sectors, including commercial and residential. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary with benefits such as healthcare and a pension. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and a degree in Engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Life assurance

Pension

25 days holiday

Excellent CPD support

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in building services/MEP design (consultancy or contractor).
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and Building Regulations.
• Keen to progress towards Chartered Engineer/MCIBSE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical building services design (LV distribution, lighting, small power, containment, fire & security, ELV).
• Produce specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
• Carry out surveys and site inspections.

Skills

Building services design

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Amtech/Trimble

Dialux

Relux

Revit

Job description

We’re seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Birmingham MEP team. You’ll work on exciting projects across commercial, retail, industrial, and residential sectors, while also supporting service lines such as technical due diligence (TDD), dilapidations, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) surveys, and project monitoring. This role offers real scope for professional growth and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical building services design (LV distribution, lighting, small power, containment, fire & security, ELV).
• Produce specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
• Carry out surveys, site inspections, and attend client/contractor meetings.
• Support TDD, dilapidations, PPM surveys, and project monitoring.
• Collaborate with wider engineering and sustainability teams to drive best practice and decarbonisation strategies.

About You

• 5+ years’ experience in building services/MEP design (consultancy or contractor).
• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and Building Regulations.
• Skilled in AutoCAD, MS Office, and electrical design software (Amtech/Trimble, Dialux, Relux; Revit desirable).
• Strong communicator, organised, and keen to progress towards Chartered Engineer/MCIBSE.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits (bonus, healthcare, life assurance, pension, 25 days holiday).
• Flexible working with laptop & phone.
• Excellent CPD support, training, and career development opportunities.

Job Features

Job Category Building Services, Construction/Engineering