Electrical Design Engineer

Eden Brown; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

Our client is seeking an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will contribute to projects predominantly in the South East, supporting design work from concept and feasibility through to commissioning and handover.

Qualifications and Experience

1. British citizenship or valid UK working rights
2. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
3. Experience in electrical building services design, ideally within the UK
4. Strong design skills

Preferred but not essential experience:

1. Knowledge of wiring regulations (BS 7671)
2. Familiarity with relevant British Standards
3. Experience in education, leisure, residential, and mixed-use sectors
4. Understanding of BREEAM and its implications for M&E design
5. Experience with Revit MEP

Criteria

1. Local residency near St Albans (AL3 6PA) or willingness to relocate
2. Access to own transport and a valid drivers licence
3. Permanent position

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct lighting and cable calculations
2. Ensure Part L compliance checking
3. Develop detailed designs, including equipment selection and specification
4. Design and specify renewable technologies
5. Liaise with utility companies for new or diverted services
6. Collaborate with architects, clients, structural engineers, and contractors
7. Manage projects and conduct site inspections

Employee Benefits

1. Competitive salary negotiable to suit the candidate
2. Private medical insurance for the individual and immediate family
3. Company pension scheme with Aviva (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
4. Business travel costs covered
5. 25 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service)
6. Flexible working arrangements with up to 2 days per week remote working (subject to line manager approval)
7. Working hours: 08:30 to 17:00 with a one-hour lunch break
8. Mobile phone allowance

About the Company
Our client has a strong presence in the leisure, education, commercial, retail, and residential sectors. With a team of approximately 20 employees, they have successfully undertaken projects ranging from £4 million to £200 million in construction value. The company is recognized for its expertise in low-carbon and renewable technologies, with a portfolio that includes national and international award-winning projects.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Director and will have the opportunity to develop their skills and eventually manage their own projects, leading a team of engineers, building physicists, and technicians.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.