Associate Electrical Design Engineer

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Associate Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services Design

An established building services engineering consultancy based in South Croydon is looking to appoint an Associate Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer ready to step into a leadership role and help shape the direction of the electrical design function.

About the Projects

You’ll be working on a diverse portfolio that spans:

High-end residential developments

Commercial and office refurbishments

Industrial and warehouse facilities

Care homes and assisted living schemes

Education and community buildings

Mixed-use developments

Sustainable, low-energy retrofit projects

The consultancy is known for delivering innovative, energy-efficient engineering solutions across both new-build and refurbishment sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of electrical design across multiple projects, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with relevant standards.

Manage and mentor junior engineers, supporting their technical development.

Undertake full electrical design duties including lighting, power, containment, fire alarms, security systems, and renewable/low-carbon technologies.

Collaborate with mechanical teams, architects, contractors, and end clients from concept through to completion.

Produce drawings, specifications, reports, and calculations using industry-standard software.

Provide technical leadership during client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections.

Drive best practices in sustainability, net-zero approaches, and modern building services design.

About You

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Chartered or working toward Chartership (CIBSE, IET or similar).

Strong background in building services consultancy, ideally covering both new-build and refurbishment work.

Confident leading projects and teams, with excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Proficient with relevant software such as Amtech/Trimble, Dialux/Relux, and AutoCAD; BIM/Revit experience is beneficial