Electrical Design Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for MEP Buildings on Railway Projects in Birmingham. The role offers hybrid working and an hourly rate of £48–£56 inside IR35, initially 3 months with potential extensions.

You will lead electrical services designs for high-profile railway facilities, coordinate with designers and subcontractors, and ensure compliance with safety-in-design and industry standards across HV/LV, lighting, CMS and fire alarm systems.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; professional chartership.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in construction, with 5+ years delivering multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, CMS, earthing and bonding, and building electrical services.
• Ability to challenge and optimise design solutions, balancing technical requirements, risks and constraints.
• Fluent in English with multidisciplinary turnkey project delivery experience.
• Collaborative, self-motivated and able to influence senior management and designers with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project requirements, safety-in-design principles, and applicable standards and regulations.
• Review and coordinate the electrical designs produced by designers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring interdisciplinary integration and timely completion.
• Manage the technical review, approval and assurance process with the Employer, Designer, CAT Checker and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate electrical systems, including HV/LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, CMS, earthing and bonding, and building electrical services.
• Lead and participate in technical meetings, interface coordination, O&M reviews, PRAM and HAZOP meetings, ensuring actions and design issues are resolved.
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure electrical designs align with construction methods, programme requirements and site constraints.
• Review technical queries, RFIs, design changes and procurement submissions, supporting tender reviews and technical appraisals of MEICA equipment.
• Maintain relevant electrical standards and regulations and advise the MEP Technical Lead and Commercial Team on technical risks, interfaces and potential challenges.

Skills

HV/LV distribution

Lighting

Fire alarms

CMS

Earthing and bonding

Building electrical services

Turnkey project delivery

English fluency

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional chartership

Tools

HV/LV systems

Electrical design coordination

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - MEP Buildings on Railway Projects

Birmingham | Hybrid Working
£48 - £56 per hour | Inside IR35
3-Month Initial Contract + likely extensions

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of high-profile MEP Buildings serving the operation of the railway.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced project work within a main contractor environment, delivering electrical services designs for Building Services Facilities and pumping stations for Railway Operations.

The position offers hybrid working flexibility alongside the opportunity to join a busy team with a strong pipeline of ongoing work and potential extensions beyond the initial contract term.

The Role

• Ensuring compliance with project requirements, technical assurance processes, safety-in-design principles, and applicable standards and regulations.
• Review and coordinate the electrical designs produced by designers, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring interdisciplinary integration and timely completion.
• Manage the technical review, approval and assurance process with the Employer, Designer, CAT Checker and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate electrical systems, including HV/LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, CMS, earthing and bonding, and building electrical services.
• Lead and participate in technical meetings, interface coordination, O&M reviews, PRAM and HAZOP meetings, ensuring actions and design issues are resolved.
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure electrical designs align with construction methods, programme requirements and site constraints.
• Review technical queries, RFIs, design changes and procurement submissions, supporting tender reviews and technical appraisals of MEICA equipment.
• Maintain relevant electrical standards and regulations and advise the MEP Technical Lead and Commercial Team on technical risks, interfaces and potential challenges.

What They're Looking For

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; professional chartership .
• Minimum 10 years' electrical engineering experience in construction, including 5+ years delivering multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV/LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, CMS, earthing and bonding, and building electrical services.
• Ability to challenge and optimise design solutions, balancing technical requirements, risks and constraints.
• Fluent in English, with a strong understanding of multidisciplinary turnkey project delivery
• Collaborative, self-motivated and able to influence senior management and designers, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable:

• 15-20 years' relevant electrical engineering experience
• Large scale project experience (eg rail, buildings, pumping stations)
• Railway or major infrastructure experience preferred

Why Apply?

• Top market rates available
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Strong pipeline projects
• Opportunity for contract extensions beyond the initial term
• Collaborative and technically focused design teamImmediate interviews available.