Electrical Engineer

Ashbys Consulting; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashbys Consulting is looking for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join a national building services consultancy in Ipswich. You will work on a varied project portfolio, supported by a structured development plan and mentoring toward Chartership.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple sectors, advance through regular reviews, and benefit from funded Chartership along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Around 3–6 years' experience in a building services consultancy.
• Working knowledge of Amtech, Revit or related design software.
• Working towards Chartership or keen to start the process.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical building services designs from concept to construction stages.
• Carry out electrical calculations, load assessments, and cable sizing.
• Prepare specifications, schematics and technical drawings with support from Revit technicians.
• Liaise with clients, architects and the design team.
• Support site inspections and monitor progress when required.
• Progress towards Chartered status with ICE/CIBSE, supported by the business.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

Amtech

Revit

Job description

Our client, a national building services consultancy, is looking for an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join their growing team. Working across a wide range of sectors and project types, this is a genuinely excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career with a business that invests heavily in training and offers a clear, fast-tracked route to Senior Engineer and beyond.

The Role

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technical directors on a varied project portfolio, gaining exposure to different building types and design challenges rather than being pigeonholed into one sector. You’ll be supported by a structured development plan, mentoring from senior engineers, and funded progression towards Chartership.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing electrical building services designs from concept through to detailed design and construction stages
• Carrying out electrical calculations, load assessments, and cable sizing
• Producing and reviewing specifications, schematics, and technical drawings (with support from Revit technicians)
• Liaising with clients, architects, and other members of the design team
• Supporting site inspections and monitoring where required
• Working towards Chartered status with the ICE/CIBSE, supported by the business

About You

• Degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Around 3-6 years' experience in a building services consultancy environment
• Working knowledge of Amtech, Revit, and/or relevant design software
• Working towards Chartership (or keen to start the process)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a design team
• Clear, fast-tracked progression route with regular reviews
• Structured training and development programme, including funded Chartership
• Exposure to a wide and varied project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with senior mentoring
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an Intermediate Electrical Engineer looking to fast-track your career with a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people, get in touch to find out more