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Electrical Design Engineer
Employer: RGB Recruitment
Location: Nottingham
Salary: GBP40,000 – GBP50,000, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office–based
Closing date: 24 Sep 2026
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Specialist area: Design
Function: Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Details
Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services
Location: Nottingham
Salary: GBP40,000 – GBP50,000, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office–based
The 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.
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The Role Will Include
- Delivering electrical building services designs from concept through to RIBA Stage 7
- Producing electrical calculations, specifications, drawings, schedules and tender documentation
- Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, energy and sustainability engineers
- Ensuring designs comply with BS 7671, Building Regulations Part L, BREEAM and relevant industry standards
- Attending client and design team meetings and representing the consultancy
- Preparing feasibility studies, budget cost estimates and technical reports
- Liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders
- Undertaking site inspections and quality checks
- Preparing site inspection and quality reports
- Contributing to the delivery of practical, sustainable and low–energy electrical solutions
- Supporting the successful delivery of projects to agreed timescales and standards
Requirements
The Successful Electrical Design Engineer Will Ideally Have
- 5+ years' experience within electrical building services design
- Strong technical knowledge of BS 7671
- Experience with emergency lighting and fire alarm design
- Previous experience delivering electrical designs within a consultancy or contractor environment
- Ability to operate confidently in a senior and client–facing capacity
- HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Competent user of AutoCAD
- Experience using recognised electrical design software
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience Includes
- Revit MEP experience
- AutoCAD experience
- IET or CIBSE membership, or working towards membership
- Knowledge of SAP, SBEM, LZC reporting or low–carbon design
- Experience working on healthcare, public sector or complex commercial projects
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status
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Candidates who meet most, but not all, of the requirements are encouraged to apply.
What's On Offer
- GBP40,000 – GBP50,000 salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to retail and leisure discounts
- Clear route towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Newly refurbished offices
- Ongoing professional and career development
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join an established consultancy and take a senior role across a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects.
You'll have the opportunity to work closely with clients, influence design strategy and deliver electrical solutions across sectors including healthcare, public sector, leisure and commercial. The role also offers a clear route towards professional chartership and long–term career progression.
If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment –
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