Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring & training

Diverse projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Chichester. You will design electrical building services, coordinating with mechanical, structural and architectural teams using Revit MEP and AutoCAD.

Hybrid working 2 days on-site with flexibility as you settle in; you'll engage in BIM workflows, client reviews, and project delivery from concept to completion, with mentoring opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
• Experience with BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Expertise in lighting and power design.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for building services.
• Collaborate with MEP and architectural teams.
• Produce layouts using Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
• Participate in BIM coordination meetings.
• Support project delivery from concept through to completion.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

BIM coordination

Electrical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Revit MEP knowledge

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Chichester (Hybrid) – 2 days initially, flexibility increases after time served

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE

Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

Overview

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy that delivers innovative Mechanical and Electrical Building Services design? This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, utilising modern BIM methodologies to deliver coordinated and efficient design solutions.

Based in Chichester, with hybrid working options, this role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects from concept through to completion, using cutting‑edge tools such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and BIM workflows.

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model with increasing flexibility over time.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentoring and training.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

• Developing and refining electrical designs for a variety of building services projects.
• Collaborating with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams to ensure seamless integration of designs.
• Utilising Revit MEP and AutoCAD to produce high-quality layouts and drawings.
• Participating in BIM coordination meetings to address and resolve design challenges.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders during design reviews and site visits.
• Supporting the delivery of projects from initial concept to final completion.

Responsibilities

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

• Design electrical building services, including lighting, small power, and associated electrical systems.
• Produce technical specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
• Develop electrical layouts using Revit MEP.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate within coordinated BIM models alongside mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection to resolve design issues before construction.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections.
• Coordinate designs with wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project delivery from concept through to completion.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with BIM methodologies and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Expertise in lighting and power design.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.

Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and 3D modelling would be highly advantageous.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality electrical designs and thrive in a collaborative, BIM-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Electrical Design Engineer!