Electrical Design Engineer (Junior – Intermediate)

Hays Construction and Property; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer (Junior to Intermediate) in the Greater Southampton area. This full-time role involves the design and delivery of electrical services across various sectors focused on decarbonisation and sustainability, offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a clear progression pathway.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days

Memberships paid for and supported

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clear progression pathway and technical development

Free parking

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical design in a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Understanding of UK building regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, and fire alarms.
• Production of detailed design drawings and specifications.
• Collaboration with mechanical engineers and site visits.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Junior to Intermediate)
Location: Greater Southampton (Full–time office–based with ad hoc WFH flexibility)
Salary: 28,000 to 45,000 (depending on experience)

My client, a nationally respected building services consultancy, is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team in the Greater Southampton area. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with a strong focus on decarbonisation and sustainability.

About the Role:

• The successful candidate will support the design and delivery of electrical building services projects across a variety of sectors. Current and upcoming projects include:
• Decarbonisation schemes for hospitals and public sector estates
• New–build educational facilities
• Healthcare infrastructure upgrades

This role is ideally suited to a Junior to Intermediate level Electrical Engineer with a passion for sustainable design and a desire to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, containment, and fire alarms
• Production of detailed design drawings and specifications
• Collaboration with mechanical engineers and other disciplines
• Site visits, surveys, and client meetings
• Supporting project delivery and contributing to technical development

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in electrical design within a consultancy or contractor environment
• Understanding of UK building regulations and relevant standards (e.g. BS 7671)
• Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Amtech or similar
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Terms / Benefits:

• Competitive salary from 28,000 to 45,000 (DOE)
• Full–time office–based role with occasional WFH flexibility
• Free parking / good local public transport links
• Core hours 09:30–16:00
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days
• Memberships paid for and supported
• Opportunity to work on high–impact decarbonisation projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression pathway and technical development

Next Steps:For more information, please apply via this advert or contact Daniel Baker on (phone number removed)

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