Electrical Engineer

Shirley Parsons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy is hiring an Electrical Design Engineer for a contract role in North London. This position focuses on high-profile data centre projects, requiring strong electrical design skills and the ability to mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and proficiency in software like Amtech. This role operates outside IR35 and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in electrical design and specification across various building types.
• High attention to detail and quality output.
• Familiarity with British Standards and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys, testing, and reporting on existing installations.
• Attend technical meetings with design teams and contractors.
• Perform electrical calculations using specialized software.
• Prepare technical drawings and tender specifications.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and trainees.

Skills

Electrical design proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of British Standards

Workload management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Electrical or Environmental Engineering

HNC/ONC/BTEC in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Amtech

ProDesign

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer (Contract - Outside IR35)

Location & Contract

Location: North London (Office-Based)

Contract Length: Minimum 6 Months

Sector: Building Services / Data Centre

About the role

A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its expanding design team. This contract role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile data centre and building services projects, contributing to detailed design development and service coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys, testing, and reporting on existing installations
• Attend technical meetings with design teams and contractors
• Perform electrical calculations using Amtech, ProDesign, or similar software
• Prepare technical drawings and tender specifications
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and trainees

Skills & Experience

• Proficient in electrical design and specification across various building types
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Familiarity with British Standards and building regulations
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and quality output

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Environmental Engineering
• HNC/ONC/BTEC in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

Contract Details

This is a contract role operating outside IR35.

Apply

If you're a motivated engineer looking to contribute to dynamic projects and work within a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply with your most recent CV, the best number to call you on and when we can talk.

Vacancy Reference: CR/028716
Vacancy Owner: Teo Delacruz | [e-mail] | ([phone] | ([phone]