Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Building Services)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineers for a hybrid role in Birmingham. You will produce detailed designs, liaise with teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Learning and development support

Clear career pathways

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience aligned to IET or CIBSE requirements.
• Proficiency in low voltage distribution and fire alarms.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design calculations and sketches.
• Liaise with Senior Engineers and Technicians on design.
• Perform detailed Electrical Building Services Design.

Skills

Designing electrical systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Building Services), Birmingham

Client: RPS Group

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Job Reference: 9da6fd210b9c

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Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineers (Building Services)

RPS is currently seeking Senior or Principal level Electrical Design Engineers (Building Services) to join our offices in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, or Newcastle on a hybrid basis.

About The Design Business: RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple sectors including residential, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, manufacturing, data centres, and energy. We focus on balancing form and function, sustainability, materiality, cost, and constructability. Digitalisation is central to our delivery, enabling clients to experience designs from concept through detailed drawings, supported by decades of expertise across industries and disciplines.

What you’ll be doing:

• Produce detailed design calculations and sketches according to project requirements
• Maintain good technical engineering design knowledge
• Liaise with Senior Engineers and Technicians on design and drawings
• Assist in survey, design, specification, and contract administration, typically working with an Electrical Associate
• Engage in survey, design, office-based administration, and site visits
• Perform detailed Electrical Building Services Design on new and refurbishment projects
• Support feasibility, concept, and scheme design stages
• Attend design team meetings
• Inspect and report on electrical systems
• Use Building Services software for calculations
• Ensure designs meet legislative and safety standards
• Produce or direct CAD drawings
• Select and specify products and installation standards
• Contribute to business development activities as a Principal Engineer

Who we’re looking for:

You should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with experience aligned to IET or CIBSE requirements. Skills include:

• Designing electrical systems from concept to detailed design (BSRIA BG6 Stage 4A)
• Low voltage distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarms, ICT cabling, cable containment
• Proficiency in Amtech, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of Building Regulations Part L
• Strong communication skills

What’s in it for you?

We support learning and development, offer clear career pathways, promote diversity and inclusion, and provide flexible working arrangements. Join us for a career that’s far from ordinary.

What happens next?

If interested, apply and we will respond within three working days. For more details, contact Parv Sandhu at RPS.

RPS, now part of Tetra Tech, is committed to diversity and inclusion and values all contributions. We work with a trusted list of recruitment agencies and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our list.