Electrical Design Engineer - Build Services, Leeds

CIBSE Journal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Chartership support (CEng)

Diverse project sectors

Collaborative team

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking an Electrical Design Building Services Engineer to join our Leeds office. The role will cover concept to construction design across multiple sectors, offering strong technical development and career progression in a supportive environment.

The candidate will have an electrical building services background, consultancy experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp/TAS, and BIM Level 2. Salary ranges £45,000–£55,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Electrical Building Services Engineering background (degree qualified or equivalent experience).
• Experience within a consultancy or design environment is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with Hevacomp / TAS calculation software.
• Understanding of BIM Level 2 delivery.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Part L.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Good understanding of sustainable and low carbon design principles.
• Experience attending client meetings and producing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical building services designs from concept through to construction stage
• Carry out feasibility studies and technical design calculations
• Prepare detailed specifications, reports, drawings, and design documentation
• Work across a variety of sectors including education, commercial, healthcare, residential, leisure, and public sector projects
• Undertake site surveys, inspections, and condition assessments where required
• Represent the consultancy at client and contractor meetings
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, British Standards, and industry guidance
• Contribute to sustainable and low carbon design solutions
• Support and mentor junior engineers where applicable
• Assist in design reviews and quality assurance processes
• Maintain project documentation in line with company standards
• Manage workload effectively across multiple concurrent projects
• Assist in fee proposals, bids, and project resource planning
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across design delivery

Skills

Electrical building services

Project coordination

BIM Level 2

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Building Services Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hevacomp

TAS

Job description

CIBSE Journal is seeking an Electrical Design Building Services Engineer to join our Leeds office. The role will cover concept to construction design across multiple sectors, offering strong technical development and career progression in a supportive environment.

The candidate will have an electrical building services background, consultancy experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp/TAS, and BIM Level 2. Salary ranges £45,000–£55,000 with benefits.