Electrical Design Engineer
Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)
Location: Croydon
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + Package
The Role:
* Support Preconstruction, Contracts and Project Managers with electrical design from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 4
* Develop Stage 4i designs through to Stage 4ii/iii
* Manage Contractor Design Portion (CDP) packages
* Produce electrical designs including LV distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, containment and ELV systems
* Coordinate CDP packages such as fire alarms, security systems, disabled refuge systems and structured cabling
* Support delivery across healthcare, laboratory and commercial office (Shell & Core / CAT A) projects
* Carry out electrical calculations (load assessments, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault levels, lighting design)
* Ensure compliance with BS 7671, Building Regulations, HTM guidance and project specifications
* Work closely with mechanical design teams to ensure coordinated M&E layouts
* Produce and review drawings using AutoCAD and Revit in line with BIM requirements
* Review subcontractor packages, supplier information and technical submittals
* Liaise with site teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with programme requirements
* Attend design meetings, coordination reviews and site visits
The Company:
* Established and well-respected M&E contractor
* Delivering projects across healthcare, commercial and laboratory sectors
* Strong pipeline of high-profile, technically challenging projects
* Based in Croydon with projects across London and the South-East
* Delivering both Design & Build and traditional contracts
The Ideal Candidate:
* Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
* Experience within an M&E contractor or subcontractor design environment
* Strong knowledge of BS 7671 and UK building services standards
* Experience using AutoCAD, Revit and electrical design software (Amtech / Trimble, Dialux / Relux etc.)
* Good understanding of installation practices and on-site coordination
* Experience on commercial, healthcare, laboratory or similar projects (desirable)
* Familiarity with HTM standards and BIM Level 2 environments (desirable)
* Working towards IEng or CEng (desirable)