Electrical Design Engineer

The Construction Index Ltd; East London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in East London. The role involves shaping electrical systems in a complex, high-stakes environment, with opportunities for technical progression. Ideal candidates will have an academic background in Electrical Engineering, a grasp of electrical infrastructure, and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD and Revit. Competitive salary between £70,000 - £85,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Bonus

Healthcare

Training

Pension

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical infrastructure, including low and high-voltage systems.
• Comfortable using MS Office and eager to learn relevant design software.
• Confident communicator, able to convey technical ideas simply.

Responsibilities

• Shape and improve electrical systems across a complex estate.
• Work with teams to deliver innovative design solutions.
• Contribute to sustainable engineering initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

Job description

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum + Travel Allowance + Bonus

Type: Full Time

Region: UK - London

Town/City: East London, London

Posted: 30/07/2025

Reference: BBBH23077_1753863884

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer

East London

£70,000 - £85,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Package + Technical Progression + Holidays + Pension + Healthcare + Training + 'Immediate Start'

Work in one of the most advanced environments in the data centre industry!

Join a global leader in the data centre and critical infrastructure sector and elevate your engineering career. You'll be part of a high-performing team working across cutting-edge electrical systems that power some of the most important digital infrastructure in the UK. If you're looking to apply your design knowledge in a technically complex, high-stakes environment - this is the role for you.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Electrical Engineer to develop within a design-focused role while supporting world-class data centre projects from concept to commissioning. Gain access to consistent technical development, senior mentorship, and long-term career growth in a booming sector.

Your Role As Electrical Design Engineer Will Include

• Play a key role in shaping and improving electrical systems across a complex, multi-site technical estate
• Work closely with engineers, consultants, and project teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and reliable design solutions
• Contribute to sustainable engineering initiatives, infrastructure resilience strategies, and the integration of new-build power systems
• Get hands-on with technical documentation, design validation, and factory acceptance testing - bringing ideas from paper to reality
• Working in the office 5x a week

As An Electrical Design Engineer, You Will Have

• Academic background in Electrical Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent)
• Understanding of electrical infrastructure, including low and high-voltage distribution systems
• Comfortable using MS Office and eager to get up to speed with AutoCAD, Revit, or simulation tools like ETAP
• Confident communicator, able to break down technical ideas for non-technical colleagues

Keywords: Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design, Electrical Infrastructure, Data Centre, Critical Environment, Power Systems, HV, LV, Design Engineer, Building Services, M&E, Revit, AutoCAD, ETAP, Energy Efficiency, Technical Engineering, East London, Electrical Projects, London