Posted 02 August, 2026
Electrical Design Engineer
RGB Recruitment
Nottingham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer - Building ServicesLocation: NottinghamSalary: £40,000 - £50,000, dependent on experienceJobType: Full Time, PermanentWorking Pattern: Office-basedThe Company An established Building Services Engineering Consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, practical and sustainable MEP design solutions across the UK and Europe is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Design Engineer. The consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, public sector, leisure, commercial and specialist developments, with clients including the NHS, local authorities, emergency services and major commercial organisations. With a strong focus on technical excellence, BIM and sustainable design, the business delivers coordinated and energy-efficient solutions across complex projects while providing a supportive environment for professional development.The Role As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will take responsibility for electrical design delivery across a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams from concept through to RIBA Stage 7. This is a senior and client-facing position where you'll have the opportunity to influence design strategy, provide technical expertise and contribute to the successful delivery of projects. The role will include:\n
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- Delivering electrical building services designs from concept through to RIBA Stage 7 \n
- Producing electrical calculations, specifications, drawings, schedules and tender documentation \n
- Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, energy and sustainability engineers \n
- Ensuring designs comply with BS 7671, Building Regulations Part L, BREEAM and relevant industry standards \n
- Attending client and design team meetings and representing the consultancy \n
- Preparing feasibility studies, budget cost estimates and technical reports \n
- Liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders \n
- Undertaking site inspections and quality checks \n
- Preparing site inspection and quality reports \n
- Contributing to the delivery of practical, sustainable and low-energy electrical solutions \n
- Supporting the successful delivery of projects to agreed timescales and standards \n
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- 5+ years' experience within electrical building services design \n
- Strong technical knowledge of BS 7671 \n
- Experience with emergency lighting and fire alarm design \n
- Previous experience delivering electrical designs within a consultancy or contractor environment \n
- Ability to operate confidently in a senior and client-facing capacity \n
- HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline \n
- Competent user of AutoCAD \n
- Experience using recognised electrical design software \n
- Full UK driving licence \n
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- Revit MEP experience \n
- AutoCAD experience \n
- IET or CIBSE membership, or working towards membership \n
- Knowledge of SAP, SBEM, LZC reporting or low-carbon design \n
- Experience working on healthcare, public sector or complex commercial projects \n
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status \n
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- £40,000 - £50,000 salary \n
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays \n
- Private healthcare \n
- Stakeholder pension scheme \n
- Flexible working hours \n
- Employee Assistance Programme \n
- Access to retail and leisure discounts \n
- Clear route towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status \n
- Supportive and collaborative working environment \n
- Newly refurbished offices \n
- Ongoing professional and career development \n
