Rider Levett Bucknall RLB
Electrical Engineer
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Electrical Engineer
Department: Built Asset Consultancy
Location: Birmingham (With Hybrid Working)
At RLB, we live by four principles: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Our mission is to empower our employees to shape their futures and make meaningful progress, fostering an inclusive culture where collaboration drives success.
Why Join RLB?
We celebrate your skills, perspectives, and talents—commit to:
- Working on the most ambitious built environment projects
- Learning, growing, and advancing through a tailored training programme, mentoring schemes, and reverse mentoring opportunities
- A collaborative environment built on teamwork and flexibility
- Hybrid and flexible working, family-friendly policies, and schemes supporting wellbeing
You’ll thrive personally and professionally at RLB.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our client-focused team in Birmingham, supporting diverse sectors including public, environmental, commercial, and education.
This role is ideal for a proactive Electrical Engineer with:
- Experience in surveying electrical building infrastructure
- Ability to undertake design from RIBA Stages 0-4
- Comfort in providing technical advice to clients during construction
The candidate will help develop and grow our M&E service while aligning with business goals and actively contributing to project outcomes.
Role Responsibilities
Technical & Project Support
- Conduct project feasibility studies
- Perform detailed technical design of electrical services
- Produce technical drawings
- Develop full electrical tender packages
- Monitor electrical works on-site, ensuring confidentiality and quality
- Conduct electrical condition surveys
- Execute pre-acquisition, dilapidation, and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance (PPM) surveys
- Provide technical advisory roles to clients and contractors, refining project designs
- Develop commercial strategies
- Comply with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security (EHSS), and Quality standards
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Collaboration & Compliance
- Work closely with internal project teams, advising and liaising with them
- (Note: Previous note on monitoring electrical compliance matches earlier line [redundant])
Candidate Profile
Must-Have Qualifications & Attributes
- Client service excellence and a proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong commercial results
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to monitor electrical works on site
- AutoCAD proficiency is essential
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel where projects require it (scheduled to Midlands area)
Preferred Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum)
- A **Chartered status or pathway to Membership with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE or equivalent)
Key Experiences
- Project/role experience in technical engineering, surveying, or site engineering
- Experience with electrical design from RIBA Stages 0-4
- Fault assessment, remediation, and lifespan estimation expertise
- Use of tablets, CAD/Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) (Beneficial:* Revit knowledge)
- Diploma in Building Services Engineering or similar recognised qualifications
Expected Behaviours & Mindset
- Collaborative, encourages peer support both upwards and downwards
- Demonstrates long-term commitment to personal and team growth
- Client-focused, aiming for excellence in service and commercial outcomes
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RLB Employee Benefits
Our employees’ success is our priority. Below are additional benefits:
Flexibility & Reward
✅ Hybrid Working – Customised schedules to empower work-life balance ✅ Maternity/Paternity – Supported with competitive packages ✢ Salary & Holidays – Competitive rate and ability to purchase extra holiday
Wellbeing & Health
- Gym membership
- Cycle-to-work schemes ✅ Private healthcare insurance, dental coverage, and eye care vouchers
Professional Growth
- Dedicated training programmes
- AC (Assessment of Competency) level mentoring opportunities
- PCHealth’s development portfolio for building services certifications
Additional Perks
- Season ticket loans
- Professional membership subscriptions
- Diverse scheduled networking events and sector-relevant learning opportunities
Social & Impact
✅ Wellbeing social events, charity volunteer support, and regular team installations ✅ Exceptional project exposure – from public to private sector projects
RLB’s Diversity & Inclusion Promise
We’re committed to building inclusive spaces where all those who contribute, persist, and progress feel valued. You may apply confidently if you:
- Reflect the communities we serve
- Belong to globally-recognized underrepresented groups
We prioritise disability-confident hiring (guaranteed interview if essential criteria met).
For applicants requiring adjustments during hiring (documents, interviews), contact our Recruiting Team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com.
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