Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services

Eden Brown; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cambridge seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to deliver innovative design solutions across various sectors, including commercial and healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering and proven experience in electrical design. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to 50,000

Hybrid working (Cambridge office 2–3 days per week)

Ongoing professional development and chartership support

Excellent benefits package including pension and private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical building services design.
• Working knowledge of British Standards and building regulations.
• Progress towards, or ambition to achieve, Chartered Engineer status (CEng).

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed electrical building services designs (LV systems, lighting, fire alarms, power distribution, etc.).
• Collaborating closely with mechanical and sustainability engineers to deliver coordinated designs.
• Preparing drawings, specifications, and technical reports.

Skills

Proficiency with relevant design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Amtech, Dialux)

Strong communication and coordination skills

Passion for innovative and sustainable design

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Cambridge
Up to 50,000

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a forward–thinking, global engineering consultancy? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading multidisciplinary design team working on some of the UK's most innovative and sustainable building projects.

Overview

The Role and responsibilities are focused on delivering electrical design solutions as part of a Building Services team across sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, science & research, and residential developments.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed electrical building services designs (LV systems, lighting, fire alarms, power distribution, etc.)
• Collaborating closely with mechanical and sustainability engineers to deliver coordinated designs
• Contributing to concept, schematic and detailed design stages
• Preparing drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Liaising directly with clients, architects, and contractors
• Supporting the delivery of projects from feasibility through to construction

About You

My client is looking for someone with a passion for innovative and sustainable design, who enjoys working in a collaborative, team–based environment.

• A degree or HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• Proven experience in electrical building services design
• Proficiency with relevant design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Amtech, Dialux)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Working knowledge of British Standards and building regulations
• Progress towards, or ambition to achieve, Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary up to 50,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working (Cambridge office 2–3 days per week)
• Clear progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Excellent benefits package including pension, private healthcare, and flexible working arrangements

If you like the sound of the opportunity above and would be interested in hearing more, please do get in touch with Jack by calling him on (phone number removed) or emailing him at (url removed)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.