Junior Electrical Engineer

RGB Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB Recruitment Ltd partners with an established building services consultancy in the Bristol area to hire a Junior Electrical Engineer. This role offers an excellent entry point for someone starting their engineering career in building services design and consultancy.

The ideal candidate could be a college leaver, a graduate, an electrical technician, or a site-based electrician transitioning into design. You will work with experienced professionals, learn relevant standards, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Recent college leaver or graduate with a relevant electrical qualification.
• Demonstrable interest in electrical engineering and building services.
• Willingness to learn, develop, and work as part of a team.
• Practical experience or site exposure is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support design of electrical building services systems from concept to detailed design.
• Assist with electrical calculations and technical assessments.
• Support LV distribution and containment system design.
• Assist with lighting and emergency lighting design.
• Prepare drawings and documentation; develop models in Revit/AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines and attend design meetings.
• Conduct site visits to understand practical building services applications.

Skills

Interest in electrical engineering

Willingness to learn

Ambition to develop technical skills

Teamwork

Education

Electrical/electronic engineering qualification

Electrical Engineering degree in Building Services or related

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Department: Building Services / Electrical Engineering

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join an established and growing building services consultancy based in the Bristol area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who is looking to develop within building services design and consultancy.

The position would suit a range of backgrounds. You could be a recent college leaver, a graduate looking to start your career in building services, an electrical technician looking to move into design, or an electrician/site-based professional who wants to transfer their practical experience into a consultancy environment.

You don't need to have years of consultancy experience. What's most important is a genuine interest in electrical engineering, a willingness to learn and the ambition to develop your technical skills.

You will work alongside experienced Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services professionals, gaining exposure to the design and delivery of electrical systems across a varied portfolio of projects.

About the Company

The business is an established building services and sustainability consultancy with a strong presence across the South West and South Wales.

The team delivers practical, energy-efficient and sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, industrial, defence, rail and public buildings.

The consultancy places significant emphasis on technical development, collaboration, sustainability and modern digital design, including BIM and Revit-based delivery.

The Role

As a Junior Electrical Engineer, you will support the wider electrical engineering team in developing building services designs from initial concepts through to detailed design and project delivery.

You will receive support and mentoring from experienced engineers while progressively taking on greater responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the design of electrical building services systems
• Assisting with electrical calculations and technical assessments
• Supporting the design of LV distribution and containment systems
• Assisting with lighting and emergency lighting design
• Supporting small power and electrical services design
• Assisting with fire alarm, data, security and other specialist electrical systems
• Supporting the preparation of technical drawings and documentation
• Developing and maintaining electrical models and drawings using Revit and/or AutoCAD
• Working with engineers and technicians from other disciplines to coordinate building services
• Attending project and design meetings where appropriate
• Carrying out site visits and surveys to develop practical understanding of building services
• Learning and applying relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance
• Supporting senior engineers with project delivery and technical documentation
• Developing your understanding of sustainable and energy-efficient electrical design

Who Are We Looking For?

This role is intentionally open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds.

• A college leaver with an electrical/electronic engineering qualification
• A recent graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related subject
• An electrical engineering technician looking to progress into design
• An electrician or electrical supervisor looking to move from site into consultancy
• Someone with experience in electrical installation who wants to develop their design and engineering knowledge
• An apprentice or junior engineer looking for the next stage of their career

Ideally, you will have:

• A genuine interest in electrical engineering and building services
• A relevant electrical or engineering qualification, or demonstrable practical experience
• Good mathematical and technical aptitude
• An eagerness to learn and develop
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A practical and methodical approach to problem solving

Previous building services consultancy experience is desirable but not essential.

For candidates coming from an electrical site background, your practical understanding of installations, electrical systems, drawings and how buildings are constructed could provide an excellent foundation for moving into consultancy.

What You'll Gain

This role offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within building services engineering.

You will receive exposure to a broad range of projects and electrical systems while working alongside experienced engineers who can support your technical development.

Over time, you will have the opportunity to develop towards greater responsibility in electrical design, project delivery and client interaction, with a clear pathway to progress within the consultancy.

You will also gain experience with modern design and BIM technologies, including Revit, alongside developing your understanding of current electrical standards, regulations and sustainable design principles.

Keywords:

Junior Electrical Engineer, Graduate Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Junior Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Technician, Graduate Engineer, Building Services, MEP, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Building Services Design, Revit, AutoCAD, LV Distribution, Lighting Design, Small Power, BIM,, Bristol, North Somerset