Electrical Engineer

Buro Happold group.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their Building Services team. The role involves working on innovative projects, from heritage retrofits to prestigious international developments. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering, experience with design tools like Revit and ProDesign, and be proficient in UK building codes. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Generous company pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical building services engineering, consultancy or similar.
• High-quality outputs in design delivery across project stages.
• Knowledge of UK codes and standards including BS 7671.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed electrical building services designs using Revit and ProDesign.
• Manage design delivery from concept through all RIBA stages.
• Support site activities including submittals and technical queries.

Skills

Electrical building services engineering

Design delivery

Proactive problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ProDesign

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Join our Leeds‑based Building Services team at a pivotal moment as we lead the next wave of sustainable, high‑profile engineering projects. We’re delighted to be recruiting a Electrical Engineer to join our growing Building Environments team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Building Services who is keen to contribute to industry leading designs within a vibrant, collaborative, multi‑disciplinary practice based in Leeds. In this role, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in a diverse portfolio of engaging and dynamic projects across the UK and internationally. You’ll play a key part in delivering innovative solutions on unique, high‑profile developments that shape the built environment and push the boundaries of sustainable design.

Our Leeds Building Services (MEP) team is at the forefront of delivering innovative, high‑impact projects across a diverse range of sectors. Joining us means contributing to work that truly shapes communities and environments.

Heritage Retrofits and Other Projects

• Heritage Retrofits with a Modern Twist – Breathing new life into historic landmarks such as the Great Yarmouth Gardens, a full retrofit of a 120‑year‑old Grade II* listed glasshouse on the seafront.
• Sports Sector Developments for Elite Performance – From world‑class training facilities to stadium expansions, helping leading Premier League and Premiership rugby teams create spaces that inspire athletes and fans alike. Recent inso includes the Leeds United Stadium Expansion.
• Transformative Commercial and Residential Schemes – Shaping vibrant urban environments through major developments like York Central, an ambitious masterplan featuring hotels, offices, and residential blocks.
• Prestigious International Projects – Extending beyond the UK with landmark schemes in KSA and Dubai, offering opportunities to work on globally recognised developments.

Key Duties

• Deliver detailed electrical building services designs and calculations using tools such as Revit and ProDesign, supported by hand calculations to ensure robust solutions.
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• Manage design delivery from concept through all RIBA stages, producing coordinated models, drawings, and specifications to meet programme, quality, and budget requirements.
• Design LV distribution, emergency systems and lighting in compliance with UK codes and standards (including BS 7671), aligned with energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals.
• Prepare clear technical reports, schedules and specifications; actively contribute to design reviews and quality assurance processes.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, respond promptly to RFIs and design queries, and ensure seamless collaboration across teams.
• Support site activities including submittals, FAT/SAT, witnessing and technical queries to enable safe, timely installation and energisation.
• Represent Buro Happold in client, supplier and design team meetings; mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge‑sharing within the team.
• Embrace new technologies and approaches that enhance performance, sustainability and progress towards net‑zero carbon Signed.
• Contribute to project value, including supporting aspects of financial management alongside project leads.
• Actively engage in team discussions, events and seminars, supporting a collaborative and knowledge‑portable culture.
• Maintain CPD and ongoing professional development, while mentoring and supporting junior engineers, interns and trainees, with potential for early line‑management responsibilities.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in electrical building services engineering (consultancy or similar).
• Proven design delivery across project stages with high‑quality outputs (calculations, reports, specifications and schedules).
• Proficiency with ProDesign/Amtech (Trimble), Relux/Dialux and the ability to review and amend designs in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of UK codes and standards including BS 7671 and CDM; awareness of design risk management.
• Strong communication and proactive problem‑solving; collaborative, client‑facing approach.
• BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with large public assembly buildings (stadia/arenas) and heritage retrofits.
• Power quality and harmonics mitigation; HV interfaces, UPS and generator sizing and control.
• ETAP/PowerFactory exposure; digital engineering skills and willingness to learn new analysis tools.
• Working towards or holding IEng/CEng with CIBSE/IET.

What We Offer

• Salary Competitive with discretionary bonus (salary based on experience).
• Frequency Annual.
• Hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance.
• Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible benefits, including cycle scheme, dental and optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans and a range of corporate discounts.
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
• 3 pm finish on the last Friday of every month.
• Strong commitment to continuous development, with access to learning programmes and support for further qualifications.
• Opportunities to progress to Senior or Technical Lead roles.
• Funding for two professional memberships or subscriptions.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community through our Share Our Skills (SOS) volunteering programme.
• A supportive and inclusive culture, with social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring networks.
• An international working culture, ensuring that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you’re always connected to exceptional people and opportunities.

Additional Information

We welcome Scheduled… (Flexible opening). Applications can be submitted to [e-mail]. Supported to make the application process more accessible or comfortable as necessary.

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