Electrical Design Engineer in Derby, Derbyshire

Energy Jobline CVL; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established property and design consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for public sector buildings in Derbyshire. The role offers hybrid work and the opportunity for professional development, with a competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £45,000, and up to £55,000 for more experienced candidates stepping into a Senior Engineer role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working with flexible hours

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design within the building services sector.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and public sector standards.
• Installation experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for public sector buildings.
• Produce detailed layouts and specifications.
• Conduct site visits and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Relux

Proficiency in Dialux

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Relux

Dialux

Job description

Overview

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Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established multi-disciplinary property and design consultancy based in Derbyshire. The organisation specialises in public sector projects that support local communities, including schools, council buildings, and blue-light facilities. With a strong regional presence and a focus on maintenance and capital works (typically up to £2 million), they offer a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Your new role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you\'ll be responsible for designing electrical systems for a variety of public sector buildings. Using tools such as AutoCAD, Relux, and Dialux, you\'ll produce detailed layouts and specifications, conduct site visits, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders. The role is hybrid, with approximately 90% of projects based in and around Derbyshire. You\'ll be involved in both maintenance and capital works projects, contributing to designs that improve essential infrastructure across the region. The company values practical insight and is open to candidates from an electrical trades background who are looking to transition into design; installation experience is not required but may be beneficial.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Experience in electrical design within the building services sector.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Relux, and Dialux.
• A solid understanding of UK building regulations and public sector standards.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• For more experienced candidates, there is scope to step into a Senior Electrical Engineer role, which would involve leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic design decisions.

What you\'ll get in return

• A competitive salary of £38,000 - £45,000 for Electrical Design Engineers.
• Up to £55,000 for candidates stepping into a Senior Electrical Engineer role.
• Hybrid working with flexible hours.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive team culture and the chance to work on meaningful public sector projects.

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