Electrical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their Bristol-based team, supporting project delivery across the Midlands, Southwest, and Wales.

Our client works across a broad range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transport, defence, and energy. Experience in one or more of these sectors would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Developing a clear understanding of project briefs and client requirements.

• Design and specification of complete electrical building services systems, including power, earthing, lighting, life safety systems, telecommunications, security, access control, lifts, and lightning protection.

• Producing and managing the delivery of detailed engineering calculations using industry-standard software such as Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and in-house tools.

• Preparing technical specifications using NBS.

• Working collaboratively with international delivery teams to add value to building services projects where appropriate.

• Coordinating with the BIM team to support the production of models and drawings, with a working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.

• Undertaking site surveys, inspections, and monitoring on-site works.

• Preparing technical reports and written documentation.

• Maintaining accurate project records and archives in line with company procedures.

• Adhering to all quality, environmental, and governance processes.

• Managing personal workload effectively, keeping forward workload plans up to date and working within agreed time allocations.

• Managing elements of project delivery with an understanding of cost and budget constraints.

• Monitoring progress and reporting any scope changes, risks, or anomalies to the project lead.

• Supporting the technical development and mentoring of junior team members.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or IET preferred.

• Strong IT skills, including experience with Amtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, and Microsoft Office; experience with HV tools is advantageous.

• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures and decarbonisation strategies for new and existing buildings.

• Understanding of energy and carbon data capture and performance analysis.

• Awareness of building physics principles, including passive design and fabric-first approaches.

• Competence in design for measurement and verification, including commissioning and post-installation performance evaluation.

• Essential experience working within a design consultancy and/or contractor-led design environment.

• Strong knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations.

• Ability to take ownership of deliverables, make decisions, and work proactively using own initiative.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and attending meetings.

• Comfortable working within agreed timeframes and cost budgets established at project outset.

• Willingness to undertake additional reasonable duties as required to support business needs.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their Bristol-based team, supporting project delivery across the Midlands, Southwest, and Wales.

Our client works across a broad range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transport, defence, and energy. Experience in one or more of these sectors would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Developing a clear understanding of project briefs and client requirements.

• Design and specification of complete electrical building services systems, including power, earthing, lighting, life safety systems, telecommunications, security, access control, lifts, and lightning protection.

• Producing and managing the delivery of detailed engineering calculations using industry-standard software such as Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and in-house tools.

• Preparing technical specifications using NBS.

• Working collaboratively with international delivery teams to add value to building services projects where appropriate.

• Coordinating with the BIM team to support the production of models and drawings, with a working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.

• Undertaking site surveys, inspections, and monitoring on-site works.

• Preparing technical reports and written documentation.

• Maintaining accurate project records and archives in line with company procedures.

• Adhering to all quality, environmental, and governance processes.

• Managing personal workload effectively, keeping forward workload plans up to date and working within agreed time allocations.

• Managing elements of project delivery with an understanding of cost and budget constraints.

• Monitoring progress and reporting any scope changes, risks, or anomalies to the project lead.

• Supporting the technical development and mentoring of junior team members.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or IET preferred.

• Strong IT skills, including experience with Amtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, and Microsoft Office; experience with HV tools is advantageous.

• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures and decarbonisation strategies for new and existing buildings.

• Understanding of energy and carbon data capture and performance analysis.

• Awareness of building physics principles, including passive design and fabric-first approaches.

• Competence in design for measurement and verification, including commissioning and post-installation performance evaluation.

• Essential experience working within a design consultancy and/or contractor-led design environment.

• Strong knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations.

• Ability to take ownership of deliverables, make decisions, and work proactively using own initiative.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and attending meetings.

• Comfortable working within agreed timeframes and cost budgets established at project outset.

• Willingness to undertake additional reasonable duties as required to support business needs.