Electrical Design Engineer

Cibsejournal; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established building services design team in Nottingham is seeking an Electrical Building Services Engineer to work on diverse UK projects. The role involves preparing designs, coordinating with other disciplines, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Requires strong knowledge of electrical design and experience with relevant software. Offers a competitive salary and generous benefits like private healthcare and flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Stakeholder pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Support towards achieving Chartered Engineer status

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical building services design.
• Hands-on experience with relevant software tools.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Coordinate with other disciplines.
• Deliver regulatory obligations for Building Regulations.

Skills

Electrical building services design

Emergency lighting and fire alarm systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

Dialux

Relux

Amtech

Hevacomp

Job description

Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established building services design team based in Nottingham. With decades of experience, they deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across sectors such as healthcare, education, leisure, and commercial developments. The team prides itself on technical excellence, client care, and creating an environment where engineers can develop and thrive.

Your new role

As an Electrical Building Services Engineer, you will work on a variety of UK construction projects, providing technical and commercial solutions for electrical building services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing designs, calculations, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Coordinating with other disciplines and attending design team meetings.
• Undertaking feasibility studies and preparing budget costs.
• Delivering regulatory obligations for Building Regulations Part L and BREEAM.
• Developing low‑energy design solutions in collaboration with mechanical and energy engineers.
• Preparing specifications, equipment schedules, and drawings to fully coordinated standards (RIBA Stage 5).
• Conducting site inspections and preparing reports.
• Liaising directly with clients and contractors to ensure exceptional service.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong knowledge of electrical building services design, including emergency lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Understanding of BS7671 and relevant regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, Dialux, Relux, Amtech, and/or Hevacomp.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in client‑facing situations.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working hours
• Support towards achieving Chartered Engineer status

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click “apply now” to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.