Electrical Design Engineer in Cardiff

Energy Jobline CVL; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL invites an Electrical Design Building Services Engineer to join our Cardiff office. You will deliver electrical building services designs from concept to construction, working on diverse projects across education, commercial, healthcare, residential, and public sectors.

The role offers technical development, project responsibility, and long-term career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical Building Services Engineering background (degree qualified or equivalent experience).
• Experience within a consultancy or design environment is essential.
• IET / CEng pathway desirable.
• 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, Part L.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical engineering approach.
• 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 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 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 across multiple concurrent projects.
• Assist in proposals, bids, and resource planning.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation in design delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent worker

Sustainable design

Education

Electrical Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Hevacomp / TAS

Microsoft Office

BIM Level 2

Job description

ELECTRICAL DESIGN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER
Salary:£45,000.00-£55,000.00
A well-establishedBuilding Services Engineering Consultancyis seeking an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer to join their growing Cardiff office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice delivering high quality electrical building services design across a wide range of sectors. The role offers a strong platform for technical development, project responsibility, and long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Projects will involve the application of practical and technical engineering skills within the built environment, working across both new build and refurbishment schemes.

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 proposals, bids, and project resource planning
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across design delivery Requirements

Requirements

• Electrical Building Services Engineering background (degree qualified or equivalent experience)
• Experience within a consultancy or design environment is essential
• Working towards or already engaged with a professional institution (IET / CEng pathway desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience withAutoCAD and Revit
• Experience withHevacomp / 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
• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical engineering approach
• Good understanding of sustainable and low carbon design principles
• Experience attending client meetings and producing technical reports Salary & Benefits

Salary & Benefits

• Salary:£45,000 – £55,000(depending on experience)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Support towards Chartership (CEng)
• Involvement in a wide range of project sectors
• Collaborative and supportive team environment