Full time

Electrical Enigneer

RGB Recruitment

Birmingham, B2 5RE

£38000 - £42000 per annum

Posted: 23 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 22 August 2026

Ref: 60481978

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About the Role

The Electrical Engineer in Birmingham will join a consultancy delivering technical design solutions across complex building services projects, including data centre schemes. This full-time role, offering £38,000 to £42,000 per annum, involves producing detailed electrical designs, calculations, and specifications for high-profile UK and international developments. The position requires strong proficiency in design software and knowledge of relevant British standards. Working within a specialist team, the successful candidate will contribute to sustainable, large-scale projects from concept through to completion. This role suits an engineer seeking to develop their expertise within a respected, multi-disciplinary environment while handling technically demanding assignments.

Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + Benefits
About the Company
This established multi-disciplinary building services consultancy has built an excellent reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across some of the most technically challenging sectors within the built environment. With multiple offices across the UK and internationally, the business works on high-profile projects that combine technical excellence with sustainable, future-focused design.
The consultancy is particularly well known for its expertise within the data centre sector, delivering large-scale projects both across the UK and internationally, including a growing portfolio of work throughout the Middle East. Alongside this, they continue to deliver projects across education, healthcare, defence, aviation, commercial, hospitality and residential sectors, offering engineers the opportunity to work on an exceptionally varied project portfolio.
Collaboration sits at the heart of the business, bringing together building services engineers, sustainability consultants, low-carbon specialists and BIM professionals to create practical, energy-efficient design solutions. With continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are now looking to strengthen their Birmingham office with the appointment of an Electrical Design Engineer.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with around 4-6 years' building services experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.
Working as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, producing high-quality electrical building services designs across all RIBA stages. You'll work on technically challenging projects while receiving ongoing mentoring, structured CPD and clear progression towards Senior Engineer and Chartership.
Key Responsibilities

Produce electrical building services designs across RIBA Stages 1-7
Design power distribution, small power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm and data systems
Carry out electrical calculations including cable sizing, load assessments and power distribution using Trimble Amtech or equivalent software
Produce lighting calculations using Dialux, Relux or similar software
Prepare specifications, technical reports and supporting design documentation
Produce and coordinate AutoCAD drawings, with Revit coordination where required
Ensure designs comply with BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations and current British Standards
Coordinate designs with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers and the wider project team
Manage your own workload across multiple live projects
Support and mentor junior engineers and technicians where appropriate
Contribute towards technical development, innovation and continuous improvement within the team

Requirements

HNC, HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Approximately 4-6 years' experience within a Building Services consultancy
Experience designing electrical systems including power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm and small power
Experience using Trimble Amtech or equivalent electrical design software
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous
Strong understanding of BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations and current British Standards
Ability to manage projects independently while working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Working towards Chartership with CIBSE, IET or an equivalent professional body is desirable
Full UK driving licence preferred
Right to work in the UK (please note sponsorship is not available)

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