Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment partners with a leading building services practice in Belfast to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer for major design & build projects. You will drive electrical design across MEP with BIM and CDP teams, ensuring high technical standards and sustainability.

You will produce calculations, schematics, specifications, and schedules, ensuring compliance with British Standards and environmental frameworks, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting construction teams during

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience as an Electrical Design Engineer in the building services sector.
• Working knowledge of British Building Regulations, BS EN standards, and CIBSE Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical aspects of MEP designs, collaborating with mechanical, BIM, and CDP teams.
• Oversee project delivery from concept to detailed design, producing calculations, schematics, specifications and schedules.
• Ensure designs meet client expectations and comply with BS, building regs, environmental frameworks (Part L, BREEAM, LEED) and contracts.
• Participate in and sometimes lead design team meetings and workshops; contribute to Engineering Reports and Basis of Design.
• Input during estimating, tendering, and value engineering as needed.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risk assessments and client expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support construction teams during delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

AutoCAD

IT tools

Education

Electrical/Building Services degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer (Major Design & Build Projects)

About Your New Employer

• Work on high-profile Design & Build projects with industry leaders.
• Emphasis on technical excellence, sustainability, and compliance with environmental frameworks.
• Collaborative work culture with multidisciplinary teams and opportunities for career growth.

About Your New Job as Electrical Design Engineer

• As the Electrical Design Engineer, you will lead the electrical aspects of MEP designs, collaborating closely with mechanical, BIM, and CDP teams.
• You will oversee and lead project delivery from initial concept through detailed technical design stages, preparing calculations, schematics, specifications, and schedules.
• You will ensure designs meet client expectations and comply with British Standards, building regulations, environmental frameworks (Part L, BREEAM, LEED), and contractual obligations.
• You will participate in, and occasionally lead, design team meetings, technical workshops, and contribute to key project documents such as Engineering Reports and Basis of Design.
• You will provide input during estimating, tendering, and value engineering as required.
• You will manage timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and client expectations.
• You will mentor junior engineers and support construction teams during project delivery.

What Skills You Need as Design Engineer

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience as an Electrical Design Engineer within the building services industry.
• Working knowledge of British Building Regulations, BS EN Standards, and CIBSE Guidance documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong technical understanding.
• Working knowledge and experience using AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with IT tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, engineering analysis, and calculation software.

To apply for this Design Engineer role, you will only need the essential qualifications listed above.

• Chartered Membership of a Professional Body (IET/CIBSE/EI/SLL).
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (BREEAM/LEED/WELL).
• Experience with BIM processes, especially clash detection using Navisworks.
• Familiarity with modular MEP design for off-site construction.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Work on innovative, sustainable projects with industry-leading clients.
• Career progression, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborative environment and exposure to multidisciplinary expertise.

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