Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Location: Reading Area (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £45k

The Opportunity

A long-established building services consultancy with over 50 years of industry success is looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing team following a planned retirement within the business.

Renowned for delivering technically complex projects across mission-critical and traditional sectors, the company has over 40 years' experience within the data centre industry and continues to work directly with major end clients across a broad range of developments.

This opportunity would suit an Intermediate Electrical Engineer with around 2-5 years' experience who is looking to develop their technical capability, gain exposure to high-profile projects, and progress within a supportive consultancy environment.

The Role

You will work alongside experienced engineers and directors delivering electrical building services designs from feasibility through to detailed design stages across a varied project portfolio including:

• Data centres and mission-critical environments
• Banking and financial services infrastructure
• Healthcare developments
• Educational buildings
• Commercial schemes
• Logistics and warehouse facilities
• Residential projects

The business prides itself on maintaining strong repeat client relationships and delivering high-quality engineering solutions directly for clients rather than through contractors.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Minimum 2 years' experience in electrical building services design (ideally 3-5 years)
• Good understanding of electrical building services systems and design principles
• Familiarity with industry software such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, DIALux, Amtech, or Navisworks would be advantageous
• Understanding of CIBSE guidelines and UK building standards
• British passport holder due to the nature of certain secure projects
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards career development

The Company

• Established consultancy with over 50 years of success
• Approximately 20+ staff with a collaborative and close-knit culture
• Flexible working environment with hybrid arrangements available
• Strong emphasis on staff development and tailored training programmes
• Diverse technical project portfolio with long-standing client relationships
• Stable business with low staff turnover and a strong reputation within the industry

Training & Development

The company takes a proactive approach to employee development and encourages staff to identify areas where they want to expand their knowledge. Tailored training and mentoring are provided to support both technical and professional growth.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.