Graduate or Intermediate Electrical Engineer

Pertemps; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected building services consultancy is seeking a Graduate or Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer in Exeter. This role offers a chance to engage in high-profile projects within sectors like education and healthcare. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or those with 1-3 years' experience, eager to develop within a collaborative team. Enjoy benefits like flexible working and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Medical cover

Flexible & hybrid working

Qualifications

• Degree minimum 2:1 in BEng or MEng.
• 1–3 years' experience for intermediate role.
• Strong understanding of relevant design software.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed electrical design calculations and drawings.
• Developing technical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Supporting senior engineers with project delivery.
• Attending site surveys and liaising with contractors.
• Creating technical documentation and 3D Revit models.
• Learning relevant design software and BIM tools.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Understanding of Design Software

Education

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

1–3 years experience in consultancy

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Graduate or Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Exeter
Salary dependent on experience + discretionary performance bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays | Pension | Medical cover | Flexible & hybrid working

A respected and growing building services consultancy is seeking a Graduate or Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a wide range of high-profile construction projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, residential and commercial.
This position is ideal for either a recent graduate with a relevant engineering degree (minimum 2:1 in BEng or MEng), or someone with 1–3 years' experience in a building services consultancy environment, ready to step into an intermediate-level role. You’ll work as part of a collaborative and technically strong team, receiving mentoring and support towards achieving Chartership via an in-house training scheme.
Key responsibilities:

• Producing detailed electrical design calculations and drawings
• Developing technical solutions to engineering challenges
• Supporting senior engineers with day-to-day project delivery
• Attending site surveys and liaising with contractors and clients
• Creating technical documentation and 3D Revit models
• Learning and applying relevant design software and BIM tools
• Progressing towards professional qualification

You should have:

• A degree in electrical, building services, or related engineering discipline
• For intermediate applicants: 1–3 years’ experience in a consultancy or similar design environment
• A good understanding of relevant design software (e.g., Amtech, Dialux, Revit, AutoCAD)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive attitude, with a desire to develop your career
• Full UK driving licence

You’ll be joining a team known for delivering technically excellent and sustainable solutions, with a genuine focus on professional development and work-life balance. Whether you're just starting your journey in building services or looking to step up, this is a chance to work on high-quality projects and grow with a business that values your progression.