Electrical Design Engineer – Pharmaceutical Design & Build

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beeby Anderson Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a Watford-based MEP design & build consultancy. You will deliver high-specification electrical building services for pharmaceutical and research clients, working across concept, preliminary and detailed design in a fast-paced specialist environment.

You'll support the Electrical Section Head and team with safe, economical and compliant designs, CAD/REVIT support, and multidisciplinary coordination across architectural, structural,

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in Electrical Building Services Engineering.
• Strong grounding in electrical design principles and compliance.
• Experience with CAD/REVIT and manual calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical building services design across concept to construction.
• Produce electrical calculations, layouts, schedules and drawings.
• Provide CAD/REVIT support and drawings coordination.
• Support site surveys and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Contribute to cost estimates and shop drawing reviews.
• Assist commissioning and H&S file compilation.

Skills

Electrical design principles

CAD

REVIT

Manual calculations

Communication

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Building Services Engineering

Tools

CAD

REVIT

Job description

A leading specialist MEP design & build consultancy based in Watford is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their growing team delivering complex, high‑specification projects for major pharmaceutical and research clients.

This is a role for an engineer who wants genuine technical depth, hands‑on project involvement, and the chance to work across concept, preliminary and detailed design within a fast‑moving, specialist environment.

The Role

You’ll support the Electrical Section Head and wider engineering team in producing safe, economical and compliant electrical building services designs. Your work will span:

• Cable sizing, lighting layouts and electrical calculations using manual methods, Amtech, Cymap and relevant software.
• Developing functional layouts, schematics, schedules and coordinated drawings.
• Providing CAD and REVIT support when required.
• Assisting with equipment selection, material specifications and compliance with all relevant standards and Building Regulations (including Part L).
• Supporting site surveys, client meetings, data gathering and multidisciplinary coordination across architectural, structural, mechanical and public health teams.
• Contributing to cost estimates, technical specifications, shop‑drawing reviews and quality checks during construction.
• Assisting with commissioning, O&M manuals, Health & Safety file compilation and final project close‑out.

Much of your work will involve specialist utilities and controlled‑environment facilities for pharmaceutical and research clients, offering exposure to highly technical and regulated design challenges.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree‑level education in Electrical Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong grounding in electrical design principles, calculations and compliance.
• Working knowledge of CAD and REVIT.
• Ability to perform manual calculations and use design software effectively.
• A proactive, organised approach with strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines.
• Commitment to Continual Professional Development, including IET/CIBSE seminars and progression toward Chartered status.

Why Join?

• Work on cutting‑edge pharmaceutical and research facilities.
• Join a consultancy with a strong technical reputation and a collaborative, supportive engineering culture.
• Exposure to full project lifecycle—from concept design through commissioning.
• Opportunity to support business development activities and represent the company as a technical ambassador.

Location & Package

• Watford‑based design office with site visits as required.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, aligned with experience and chartership progression.