Electrical Design Building Services Engineer

ELECTRICAL DESIGN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER

Salary: -45,000.0055,000.00

A well-established Building Services Engineering Consultancy is seeking an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer to join their growing Cardiff office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice delivering high quality electrical building services design across a wide range of sectors. The role offers a strong platform for technical development, project responsibility, and long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Projects will involve the application of practical and technical engineering skills within the built environment, working across both new build and refurbishment schemes.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical building services designs from concept through to construction stage
• Carry out feasibility studies and technical design calculations
• Prepare detailed specifications, reports, drawings, and design documentation
• Work across a variety of sectors including education, commercial, healthcare, residential, leisure, and public sector projects
• Undertake site surveys, inspections, and condition assessments where required
• Represent the consultancy at client and contractor meetings
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines
• Ensure compliance with current Building Regulations, British Standards, and industry guidance
• Contribute to sustainable and low carbon design solutions
• Support and mentor junior engineers where applicable
• Assist in design reviews and quality assurance processes
• Maintain project documentation in line with company standards
• Manage workload effectively across multiple concurrent projects
• Assist in fee proposals, bids, and project resource planning
• Support continuous improvement and innovation across design delivery

Requirements

• Electrical Building Services Engineering background (degree qualified or equivalent experience)
• Experience within a consultancy or design environment is essential
• Working towards or already engaged with a professional institution (IET / CEng pathway desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Experience with Hevacomp / TAS calculation software
• Understanding of BIM Level 2 delivery
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Part L
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical engineering approach
• Good understanding of sustainable and low carbon design principles
• Experience attending client meetings and producing technical reports

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 (depending on experience)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Support towards Chartership (CEng)
• Involvement in a wide range of project sectors
• Collaborative and supportive team environment