Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to work on exciting projects in commercial, retail, industrial, and residential sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a degree in Engineering, and be skilled in relevant electrical design software. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Life assurance

Pension

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in building services/MEP design.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and Building Regulations.
• Keen to progress towards Chartered Engineer/MCIBSE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical building services design.
• Produce specifications, drawings, and technical reports.
• Carry out surveys, site inspections, and attend client/contractor meetings.

Skills

Building services design

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Electrical design software (Amtech/Trimble, Dialux, Relux)

Revit

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Category Building Services, Construction/Engineering