Senior Electrical Design Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its project delivery team in Cambridge. You will design electrical systems for building services projects, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and industry standards while delivering safe, energy-efficient solutions.

The role requires 3–5 years of UK building services design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit MEP, and the ability to coordinate with architects, contractors and clients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in electrical building services design (UK market).
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 and UK Building Regulations (Parts B, L, M, P).
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, residential or mixed-use buildings.
• Familiarity with Building Control processes and electrical certification.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building services projects (power, lighting, fire alarms, etc.).
• Ensure designs meet UK Building Regulations and BS 7671.
• Perform load, diversity, fault level calculations and cable sizing.
• Prepare specs, single-line diagrams, panel schedules and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with AutoCAD, Revit MEP and other tools.
• Conduct site surveys and verify installations against design requirements.
• Prepare Building Control submissions and electrical compliance records.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors and clients.
• Liaise with DNOs for new connections and capacity upgrades.
• Incorporate energy efficiency and renewables into designs.

Skills

Electrical design

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services – Cambridge

Location: Cambridge
Experience: 3–5 years
Sector: Building Services / MEP Engineering

The Opportunity

An established organisation within the building services sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its project delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong understanding of UK electrical regulations and building services design to contribute to a varied portfolio of projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating electrical design solutions, ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation and industry standards while delivering safe, efficient and sustainable building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building services projects, including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure designs comply with UK Building Regulations, IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and relevant British Standards.
• Carry out electrical load calculations, diversity assessments, fault level calculations and cable sizing.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, single‑line diagrams, panel schedules, design reports and cost estimates.
• Coordinate electrical design and modelling activities using AutoCAD, Revit MEP and other relevant software.
• Undertake site surveys and inspections to assess existing installations and verify compliance with design requirements.
• Prepare and review technical submissions, Building Control documentation and electrical compliance records.
• Work collaboratively with architects, mechanical engineers, contractors, clients and other project stakeholders.
• Liaise with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) regarding new connections and electrical capacity upgrades.
• Incorporate energy efficiency and sustainable design principles into electrical solutions, including lighting controls, energy monitoring, EV charging and renewable technologies.
• Maintain up–to–date knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice.

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–5 years' experience in electrical building services design, ideally within the UK market.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 and relevant UK Building Regulations, particularly Parts B, L, M and P.
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, residential or mixed–use buildings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit MEP.
• Understanding of relevant British Standards, including BS 5266 and BS 5839, alongside applicable CIBSE guidance and sustainability requirements.
• Experience preparing electrical calculations, technical specifications and design documentation.
• Familiarity with Building Control processes, electrical certification, DNO liaison and CDM Regulations.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem–solving skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or professional registration with the IET.
• Knowledge of BREEAM and sustainable building design.
• Experience with LED lighting, smart building technologies, EV charging infrastructure and renewable energy integration.
• Familiarity with project management and building services coordination tools.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a technically capable and detail–oriented Electrical Design Engineer who can manage design tasks independently while working collaboratively with wider project teams. You will have a proactive approach to regulatory compliance, technical coordination and delivering practical, energy–efficient engineering solutions.