Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Hull

Elite Hire; Hessle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hire is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client in Hull, East Yorkshire, for an Electrical Building Services Engineer to join a growing consultancy on a permanent basis. The role offers £40,000–£55,000, with a clear path to Senior Engineer and a live project pipeline from day one.

The candidate will design LV power, lighting, control and EV charging schemes, work with clients and design teams, and travel regionally for site visits. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ Electrical Building Services/MEP design experience (Intermediate).
• Solid understanding of LV power distribution, lighting design and fire detection.
• UK Building Services/MEP consultancy experience preferred.
• BS7671 (18th Edition), UK Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance knowledge.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP proficiency.
• Strong communication and teamwork in client/design-team settings.
• Motivated to progress within a growing consultancy.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Produce LV power, lighting, small power, emergency lighting and EV charging designs from RIBA Stages 2–5.
• Carry out load calculations, cable sizing, lux level calculations and distribution schedules.
• Prepare specs, schedules and design reports per BS7671 and UK regs.
• Liaise with clients, architects, structural engineers and sub-consultants.
• Attend design team meetings and site visits across Hull and East Yorkshire.
• Review contractor drawings and O&M documentation.
• Support energy efficiency and low-carbon electrical design outcomes.
• Mentor graduate engineers and manage deliverables/fees.

Skills

LV power distribution

Lighting design

Fire detection systems

Small power

Client & design-team communication

Teamwork

Project ownership

Education

Building Services/Electrical Eng degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Amtech

Dialux/Relux

Trimble

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Hull, East Yorkshire | Salary: £40,000–£55,000 (dependent on experience) | Contract: Permanent, full‑time | Start Date: Immediate / ASAP – this month where possible | Sector: Building Services Engineering / MEP Consultancy | Reference:

Are you an Intermediate Electrical Building Services Engineer with 3–7 years' experience, ready to take real ownership of your own projects?

We are recruiting on behalf of our confidential client, a growing Building Services consultancy based in Hull, East Yorkshire, for an Electrical Building Services Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The role offers £40,000–£55,000, a clear pathway to Senior Engineer level, and a live electrical project pipeline ready for you from day one. Our client is looking to move quickly and would ideally welcome someone who can start this month, or as soon as their notice period allows.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce LV power, lighting, small power, emergency lighting, fire detection and alarm, containment and EV charging designs from RIBA Stages 2–5.
• Carry out electrical load calculations, cable sizing, lux level calculations and distribution board schedules using industry software.
• Prepare electrical specifications, schedules, drawings and design reports in line with BS7671 (18th Edition), CIBSE Guides and UK Building Regulations (PartL, PartM).
• Liaise directly with clients, architects, structural engineers, contractors and specialist sub‑consultants.
• Attend design team meetings and site visits across Hull and the wider East Yorkshire region.
• Review contractor shop drawings, technical submittals and O&M documentation.
• Support energy efficiency, PartL compliance, low‑carbon and net‑zero electrical design outcomes — PV, battery storage, EV infrastructure.
• Mentor and quality‑check the work of graduate and junior electrical engineers.
• Manage your own deliverables, design programmes and fee awareness.

Essential Requirements

• 3–7 years' Electrical Building Services / MEP design experience (Intermediate level).
• Solid understanding of LV power distribution, lighting design, fire detection systems and/or small power.
• Previous UK Building Services or MEP consultancy experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations), UK Building Regulations and CIBSE guidance.
• Competent with AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with confidence in client and design‑team settings.
• Motivated to develop your career within a growing consultancy.
• You must already hold the legal right to work in the UK. Our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or at any point in the future. Applications from candidates who require sponsorship cannot be progressed.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Degree or HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Working towards, or holding, IEng/CEng status (IET or CIBSE).
• Experience with electrical design software such as Amtech, Dialux, Relux, Trimble or similar.
• Exposure to BIM / Revit‑led coordination workflows.
• Low‑carbon and net‑zero electrical design experience — solar PV, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, smart controls.
• Prior UK MEP consultancy background (rather than contractor‑side).
• Full UK driving licence for regional site visits.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000–£55,000 basic salary, dependent on experience