Electrical Design Engineer

Description

• Assist with Electrical system designs across all RIBA Stages that includes the design of low-carbon energy solutions, such as power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and smart controls for the integration of heat pumps, and other energy-efficiency measures typical of sustainable retrofit into commercial, public-sector and mixed-use buildings .
• Provide technical input during procurement and early-stage contractor liaison.
• Participate in design workshops and CPD sessions.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Support and assist with risk reviews, design updates, and supplier engagement.
• Participate in design team meetings, capturing key actions and learning opportunities.
• Support internal teams with planning and funding application inputs.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers for mentoring and guidance.
• Liaise with the design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery.
• Support knowledge-sharing within the team and adopt best practices.
• Support coordination of BIM and CAD-based design processes.
• Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and update the design risk registers.

Requirements

• Previous participation in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Practical experience or keen interest in solar PV system design.
• Basic knowledge of relevant standards e.g., CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act, and UK building regulations.
• Ability to develop load assessments, lighting design, cable calculations and equipment schedules
• Experience in electrical services design, typically gained over several years
• Proficient in AutoCAD with willingness to develop strong Revit/BIM capability.
• Competent with BIM/CAD tools and energy modelling software.
• Exposure to retrofit, decarbonisation, or low-carbon projects preferred
• Ability to produce design drawings, schematics and calculations under supervision.
• Practical experience or a keen interest in solar PV design, including ground-mounted systems and building-integrated solutions (BIPV).
• Solid understanding of Electrical systems.
• Awareness of low-carbon technologies (heat pumps, BMS, district heating).

Benefits

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance