Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Chichester (Hybrid) – 2 days initially, flexibility increases after time served
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Overview
Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy that delivers innovative Mechanical and Electrical Building Services design? This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, utilising modern BIM methodologies to deliver coordinated and efficient design solutions.
Based in Chichester, with hybrid working options, this role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects from concept through to completion, using cutting-edge tools such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and BIM workflows.
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working model with increasing flexibility over time.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentoring and training.
Day-to-Day
Your typical day will involve:
- Developing and refining electrical designs for a variety of building services projects.
- Collaborating with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams to ensure seamless integration of designs.
- Utilising Revit MEP and AutoCAD to produce high-quality layouts and drawings.
- Participating in BIM coordination meetings to address and resolve design challenges.
- Engaging with clients and stakeholders during design reviews and site visits.
- Supporting the delivery of projects from initial concept to final completion.
Responsibilities
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:
- Design electrical building services, including lighting, small power, and associated electrical systems.
- Produce technical specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
- Develop electrical layouts using Revit MEP.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD.
- Collaborate within coordinated BIM models alongside mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
- Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection to resolve design issues before construction.
- Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections.
- Coordinate designs with wider multidisciplinary teams.
- Support project delivery from concept through to completion.
- Mentor junior team members where appropriate.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience in Electrical Building Services design.
- Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with BIM methodologies and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Expertise in lighting and power design.
- Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and 3D modelling would be highly advantageous.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality electrical designs and thrive in a collaborative, BIM-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Electrical Design Engineer!
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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