S&D Trade Recruitment is working with a respected building services consultancy based in Croydon to find an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to further develop their skills on a wide range of projects within a supportive, collaborative environment.

You’ll be involved in the design and delivery of electrical building services across sectors such as Education, Residential Developments, Commercial Buildings, Healthcare Facilities, Condition and Acquisition Surveys, and Contract Administration. Reporting directly to the Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will join a team of five within your department, where strong teamwork and communication are essential. You will also collaborate closely with other teams across the business and engage regularly with clients and stakeholders.

Hours: 37.5 per week. Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with an hour for lunch.
Salary: £35,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.

Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed electrical design layouts, schematics, and drawings in line with project requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, supporting documentation, and budget costings.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, concept and detailed design stages, and tender packages.
• Assist in producing tender analysis of returned packages and support in delivering tender documentation.
• Undertake site visits, condition surveys, and inspections to inform design and verify installation progress.
• Carry out quality inspections on projects and ensure works meet required standards.
• Liaise directly with clients and attend meetings covering all technical aspects of the project.
• Work closely with senior and junior engineers as part of a collaborative design team, supporting knowledge-sharing and team development.
• Assist project managers with design responsibilities across various types of projects in line with company policy.
• Maintain and expand the client base through professional conduct and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards including Building Regulations, British Standards, IEE Wiring Regulations, CIBSE Guides, and CDM Regulations.
• Produce and update design work using software including AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, Amtech, Dialux Evo, and Bluebeam.
• Follow internal procedures for quality assurance, documentation, and design control.
• Provide occasional support on surveys and documentation for decarbonisation or retrofit projects.

Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Required Experience and Skills

• HNC, HND, or degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical building services design within a consultancy or contractor setting.
• Proficient in producing calculations, specifications, and design documentation using both manual methods and industry software.
• Strong knowledge of relevant UK regulations, including Building Regulations, BS7671, CDM, CIBSE, and British Standards.
• Competent in AutoCAD and Revit, with experience in Bluebeam, Hevacomp, Amtech, and Dialux Evo being advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present clearly to clients and work effectively within a team.
• Professional appearance and attitude with the confidence to attend meetings and represent the company.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn, with sound mathematical and analytical ability.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively; experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Membership of (or working toward) a relevant professional body such as CIBSE or IET is desirable.

Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• All travel expenses outside of the normal commute, including petrol or alternative transport costs, plus any additional expenses, will be reimbursed.

This job is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, who are operating as an employment business and are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.