Electrical Design Engineer

Cibsejournal; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Derbyshire is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design electrical systems for public sector projects. You will create detailed layouts using AutoCAD, Relux, and Dialux, while collaborating with teams and conducting site visits. The role offers a competitive salary of £38,000–£45,000, hybrid working, and opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical design and a solid understanding of UK building regulations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working with flexible hours

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design within the building services sector.
• Solid understanding of UK building regulations and public sector standards.
• Open to candidates transitioning from electrical trades to design.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for public sector buildings.
• Produce detailed layouts and specifications.
• Conduct site visits and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Relux

Proficiency in Dialux

Strong communication skills

Project management

Job description

About the Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established multi‑disciplinary property and design consultancy based in Derbyshire. The organisation specialises in public sector projects that support local communities, including schools, council buildings, and blue‑light facilities. With a strong regional presence and a focus on maintenance and capital works (typically up to £2 million) they offer a collaborative and flexible working environment.

Your new role

As an Electrical Design Engineer you will be responsible for designing electrical systems for a variety of public sector buildings. Using tools such as AutoCAD, Relux, and Dialux you will produce detailed layouts and specifications, conduct site visits, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders. The role is hybrid, with approximately 90 % of projects based in and around Derbyshire. You will be involved in both maintenance and capital works projects, contributing to designs that improve essential infrastructure across the region. The company values practical insight and is open to candidates from an electrical trades background who are looking to transition into design‑installation experience; this experience is not required but may be beneficial.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have experience in electrical design within the building services sector and proficiency in AutoCAD, Relux, and Dialux. A solid understanding of UK building regulations and public sector standards is essential. Strong communication and project management skills will be key to your success. For more experienced candidates there is scope to step into a Senior Electrical Engineer role, which would involve leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic design decisions.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary of £38,000‑£45,000 for Electrical Design Engineers
• Up to £55,000 for candidates stepping into a Senior Electrical Engineer role
• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive team culture and the chance to work on meaningful public sector projects

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