Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Location: Croydon

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + Package (DOE)

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
• Work closely with mechanical design teams to ensure coordinated M&E layouts
• 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
• Support value engineering, procurement and technical queries (RFIs)
• Assist with commissioning and handover including O&M manuals and as-built drawings

The Company:

• Established and well-respected M&E contractor
• Delivering projects across healthcare, commercial and laboratory sectors
• Strong pipeline of high-profile, technically challenging projects
• 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
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects
• 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)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware

Process:

• Apply for the job
• We will call you to discuss the role
• If suitable, we will submit you for the position
• Interview arranged with the client
• Offer made if successful

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to l.chapman@vincent-gurney.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Croydon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English