Electrical Design Engineer, Building Services - Birmingham

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Job summary

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Midlands building services team in Birmingham. You will lead electrical surveys, design and specification for commercial properties, and work closely with mechanical colleagues to deliver integrated solutions across public and private sectors.

You will participate in client meetings, contribute to fee proposals and growth plans, and ensure high quality reports and adherence to project stages.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical survey & design services for construction / property sector clients.
• Experience working in a professional consultancy, main contractor or subcontractor environment
• A valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Practical experience in lifecycle analysis, condition surveys and reporting.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Tribble for design work.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• A people focused approach, with the ability to work well in a team and add value

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of electrical building services projects across various commercial property types
• Site inspections of work in progress
• Project progress and client facing meetings
• Electricalsurveys and condition reports
• Cost estimates throughout the RIBA work stages
• Reviewing Contractor’s Proposals
• Input to fee proposals and appointment documents
• Input into business plans for growth

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical surveys

Project coordination

Client liaison

Lifecycle analysis

Technical reporting

Education

CEng (Chartered Engineer)

MCIBSE

MIET

Tools

AutoCAD

Tribble

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Building Services | Birmingham

Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About this opportunity

We are searching for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our built asset solutions service, an agile, innovative multi-disciplinary offering delivering a comprehensive range of expert services to clients across the UK and Europe

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical specialist to step into a role with clear progression opportunities, varied work with a broad client base, and potential to manage, grow and lead electrical design engineering for the office.

Working collaboratively with your mechanical counterpart, as well as our wider midlands building services and building surveying teams, your role will centre around electrical survey and design instructions. You will support public & private sector clients with their electrical services needs through detailed surveys and reports, producing high quality designs, and providing technical guidance on designs & proposals,

Within this role you will be responsible for:

• Design and specification of electrical building services projects across various commercial property types
• Site inspections of work in progress.
• Project progress and client facing meetings.
• Electricalsurveys and condition reports.
• Cost estimates throughout the RIBA work stages.
• Reviewing Contractor’s Proposals.
• Input to fee proposals and appointment documents.
• Input into business plans for growth.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Experience delivering electrical survey & design services for construction / property sector clients
• Experience working in a professional consultancy, main contractor or subcontractor environment
• A valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Practical experience in lifecycle analysis, condition surveys and reporting.
• Confidence using industry standard design software (AutoCAD and Tribble)
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• A people focused approach, with the ability to work well in a team and add value

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you will need to hold, or be working towards:

• CEng (Chartered Engineer)

Full membership to one of the following professional bodies is also desirable:

• MCIBSE (Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) or
• MIET (Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology)

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [e-mail]

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