Senior Electrical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to support a growing portfolio of complex building services projects across the UK and internationally. From feasibility through to detailed design, installation support and post-occupancy review, you will work within a skilled MEP team on high-profile developments in hospitality, offices and housing.

The role demands strong technical capability, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and with a collaborative

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering electrical building services designs within UK consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practices.
• Proficient in Amtech, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD; Revit experience advantageous.
• Experience designing electrical services for complex building projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical building services designs across all RIBA Work Stages (1–7) from feasibility to post‑completion support.
• Design and specify LV power distribution, mains and sub-mains distribution, cable containment, lighting, emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Develop performance specifications, calculations, technical reports, scope of works and tender documentation, ensuring compliance with current regulations and standards.
• Design and coordinate specialist electrical systems including earthing, bonding, lightning protection, UPS, standby generation, HV/LV distribution and renewables as required.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical engineers, architects and BIM teams to deliver integrated MEP solutions.
• Attend client, design and project meetings, providing technical advice, reviews and feasibility studies.
• Undertake site inspections, monitor construction progress and provide technical support during installation, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Electrical design

Building services

Client liaison

Team coordination

Education

Electrical/Building Services degree

Tools

Amtech

Dialux Relux

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer to support their expanding portfolio of complex, high-profile building services projects across the UK and internationally. Established in 1986 they have over 30 years' experience delivering high-quality MEP consultancy, sustainable engineering solutions and specialist technical services across the commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, embassy and infrastructure sectors.

Joining a highly skilled multidisciplinary MEP team, you will play a key role in the delivery of electrical building services designs across a diverse range of refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects. Working from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, installation support and post-occupancy review, you will contribute to prestigious developments including luxury hotels, embassies, commercial offices, high-end residential schemes and major refurbishment projects.

This is a hands‑on design role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a collaborative design team. You will liaise closely with clients, architects and fellow engineers to develop innovative, practical and sustainable engineering solutions while delivering projects to the highest technical and commercial standards.

Responsibilities:

• Produce electrical building services designs across all RIBA Work Stages (1–7), taking projects from initial feasibility and concept design through to construction, commissioning and post-completion support.
• Design and specify LV power distribution, mains and sub-mains distribution, cable containment, small power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems and associated electrical building services.
• Develop performance specifications, calculations, technical reports, scope of works and tender documentation, ensuring compliance with current legislation, Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Design and coordinate specialist electrical systems, including earthing and bonding, lightning protection, UPS systems, standby generation, HV/LV distribution and renewable energy technologies where required.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical engineers, architects, BIM teams, contractors and other design disciplines to deliver fully integrated and technically robust MEP solutions.
• Attend client, design and project meetings, providing technical advice, engineering reviews and feasibility studies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Undertake site inspections, monitor construction progress and provide technical support during installation, commissioning and project handover, ensuring designs are delivered in accordance with project requirements and quality standards.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering electrical building services designs within a UK consultancy or contractor environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and current industry best practice.
• Proficient in industry-standard design software, including Amtech, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous.
• Experience designing electrical services for commercial, hospitality, residential, healthcare or other complex building projects.
• Confident producing high-quality technical designs across all RIBA work stages, working independently while managing multiple project deadlines.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• A proactive, detail-oriented engineer committed to delivering innovative, sustainable and compliant engineering solutions.