Electrical Services Design Engineer

Walker & Sloan; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker & Sloan are recruiting an experienced Electrical Services Design Engineer to join their Northampton team. You will develop electrical building services designs, coordinate with mechanical, architectural and structural disciplines, and produce calculations and technical drawings for construction projects.

The role offers involvement across design and delivery, with BIM-led coordination and support through installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring adherence to standards and project

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical building services design, ideally within an MEP contractor or building services consultancy.
• A sound understanding of electrical systems, design coordination and relevant technical standards.
• Experience working within BIM-led environments and supporting projects through construction.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act and higher-risk buildings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing electrical building services designs, calculations, specifications and technical drawings.
• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, architectural and structural disciplines.
• Working with BIM and digital design information to identify and resolve coordination issues.
• Providing technical support to project teams through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Reviewing design information to ensure compliance with standards and project specs.
• Liaising with internal teams, consultants and stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
• Supporting the development of safe, practical and buildable engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical design

BIM coordination

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Tools

BIM

Job description

Electrical Services Design Engineer

Location: Northampton

Sector: Building Services / MEP / Construction

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + package

The Opportunity

Walker & Sloan are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Services Design Engineer to join an established building services contractor based in Northampton.

This is an opportunity to become part of a technically focused engineering team delivering electrical building services designs for construction projects. The position offers involvement throughout the design and delivery process, working closely with other engineering disciplines and project teams to develop practical, coordinated solutions.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating electrical building services designs, ensuring that technical solutions meet project requirements, relevant regulations and construction programmes.

• Producing and reviewing electrical building services designs, calculations, specifications and technical drawings.


• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical services, architectural and structural disciplines.


• Working with BIM and digital design information to identify and resolve coordination issues.


• Providing technical support to project teams throughout installation, commissioning and handover.


• Reviewing design information to ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations and project specifications.


• Liaising with internal teams, consultants and other project stakeholders to resolve technical queries.


• Supporting the development of safe, practical and buildable engineering solutions.

About You

You will have previous experience in electrical building services design, ideally gained within an MEP contractor or building services consultancy.

A sound understanding of electrical systems, design coordination and relevant technical standards is important, alongside the ability to produce and interpret engineering calculations and drawings.

Experience working within BIM-led environments and supporting projects through construction would be advantageous. Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and the requirements associated with higher-risk buildings would also be beneficial.

You should be comfortable working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and managing technical responsibilities across multiple project stages.

Company Profile

An established building services contractor delivering mechanical and electrical engineering solutions within the construction industry.

The business offers a collaborative technical environment, bringing together design, engineering and project delivery expertise to support the successful completion of construction projects.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience


• Involvement in technically challenging building services projects


• Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering environment


• Opportunities to develop technical expertise and progress professionally


• Additional package details to be confirmed

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality