Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)
13 days ago
Croydon
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 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 Based in Croydon with projects across London and the South-East Delivering both Design & Build and traditional contracts Salary & Benefits: £70,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience) Company pension scheme Ongoing training and development Performance-related bonus 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays 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)