Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer (Critical Environments)

This is not just a job; it’s a direct investment in your future as a specialised Electrical Design Engineer. A renowned M&E Building Services Design Practice is urgently seeking multiple driven engineers to join their small, high-impact team. They are hiring now to ensure you are project-ready for January.

Company Background & Culture

The client we are working with are a well-established M&E Building Services Design Practice, renowned for their expertise in critical environments (including data centres, hospitals, and commercial properties).

• They are a small business with around 15 heads, fostering a tight-knit, family-feel culture. This structure ensures every engineer’s contribution is highly visible, and there is a strong emphasis on mutual support and RAPID progression.
• Their specialism lies in handling all electrical and mechanical design for complex Building Services (HVAC, UPS, Lighting, Controls, Combustion, Water Pumps).
• They offer unparalleled project exposure across every environment: data centres, hospitals, government work, and commercial schemes.

Role Requirements & Location Details

• Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer.
• Location: Based in Stanmore, North London. They require 5 days a week in the office (9 am-5 pm) to facilitate the close collaboration essential for quality critical design.
• Security: Candidates must be SC clearable for access to critical government and defence projects.
• Salary: Up to 65k - Experience Dependent

Why This Opportunity Will Define Your Career

The core benefit of joining this team is the unparalleled speed and breadth of your professional development, in comparison to a large corporation

• You will gain immediate, hands-on project exposure across critical sectors few firms touch, including Data Centres, Hospitals, and Government work. This variety will exponentially increase your market value as an engineer.
• You control your growth. They provide a custom development plan and resources (like tutorials on IES) but empower you to lead your own learning. They believe in giving you the opportunity in the areas you want to master.
• Work within a small, 15-head, family-feel culture. Your contributions are highly visible and immediately impactful. This environment leads to rapid trust, Senior Engineers are left to their own devices, reflecting the level of independence you can achieve.
• A highly competitive salary range is supported by quarterly performance reviews, ensuring your increased competency is quickly recognised and rewarded.

Essential Skills for Success

They are seeking engineers with an independent mindset and a massive drive to learn.

• You must demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and be able to articulate your career aspirations. They are looking for self-starters who can work towards goals with limited direction.
• Must possess a qualification such as an Engineering Degree, BTEC in Engineering, or NVQ Level 3 (Electrical or Building Services equivalent).
• Recognition of electrical design software is required.

Key Responsibilities – Your Impact

This role allows you to take ownership of the design process, from concept to handover:

• Undertake complex engineering calculations using industry-standard software (Amtech, Pro-Design, etc.).
• Prepare detailed tender specifications and technical drawings for major projects.
• Contribute to the development of the wider team by providing technical guidance to trainees and graduates.
• Participate in technical meetings with professional teams and contractors.

Interview Screening

The firm screens heavily for conceptual understanding and independent thought.

• Demonstrate Your 'Why': Be prepared for questions that test your reasoning, such as: "Why did you do it this way and not that way?"
• Critical Knowledge: You must demonstrate a deep understanding of critical engineering principles, such as why uptime works in data centres.

If you are interested in the above role, please apply ASAP as their are interviews lined up this week!