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Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services

Posted 3 days ago by Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and coordination of mechanical, electrical and building services systems.
  • Manage project delivery from feasibility through to construction.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
  • Support business development activities and contribute to securing new opportunities.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, standards and industry best practice.
  • Work collaboratively within BIM-led project environments.

Essential Experience

  • Significant experience in Building Services Consultancy
  • Electrical or combined M&E design background.
  • Experience delivering projects within public sector environments such as:
  • Defence
  • Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
  • Highways
  • Rail
  • Education
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Lighting design
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Security and access control systems
  • Standby and emergency power systems
  • Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations and design risk management.
  • Experience using:
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • BIM workflows and standards
  • Amtech/Trimble ProDesign
  • Dialux and/or Relux

Desirable

  • Experience across both consultancy and public sector environments.
  • Established client relationships and industry contacts.
  • Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and delivery of building services projects.
  • Produce engineering calculations, specifications and technical reports.
  • Support the development of power, lighting, fire alarm and building services designs.
  • Contribute to BIM and coordinated design activities.
  • Attend client and project meetings.
  • Work across both refurbishment and new-build schemes.

Essential Experience

  • Experience within Building Services Engineering, Electrical.
  • Consultancy experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of building services design principles and relevant regulations.
  • Exposure to one or more of the following:
  • Power systems
  • Lighting design
  • Fire alarms
  • Security systems
  • Emergency or standby power systems
  • Familiarity with:
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • BIM environments
  • Amtech/Trimble ProDesign
  • Dialux or Relux

Desirable

  • Experience supporting projects within Defence, MoJ, Highways, Rail or Education sectors.
  • Understanding of CDM regulations.
  • Progress towards professional membership or chartership.

What's on Offer?

  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant public sector projects.
  • Exposure to both refurbishment and new-build schemes.
  • Structured career development and progression.
  • Support towards professional accreditation and chartership.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Collaborative and technically strong engineering environment.
Rate:
£45/hour
Location:
Birmingham
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level

Take-Home Pay

£7,000 per month

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