Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Designer | Arcade UK Ltd

Full-time | Permanent or Contract
Based in Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, with travel to project sites as required
Salary or contract rate dependent on experience

Arcade UK Ltd is a growing mechanical and electrical contractor and BESA Contractor of the Year winner. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Designer to support the design and delivery of electrical installations across our commercial and industrial projects.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who understands how electrical designs translate into practical installations on site. You will work closely with Project Managers, site teams, clients and other building services disciplines to produce coordinated, compliant and buildable designs.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing electrical designs for commercial and industrial projects.

• Developing layouts, schematics, specifications and technical drawings.

• Designing lighting, emergency lighting, small power, containment and distribution systems.

• Carrying out cable calculations, circuit design, load assessments and equipment selection.

• Reviewing existing designs and identifying technical or installation issues.

• Attending site to survey existing services and understand project requirements.

• Supporting site teams with design queries, technical information and design changes.

• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical services, architectural layouts and other trades.

• Identifying clashes and ensuring designs are practical and buildable.

• Producing and updating construction drawings and as-built information.

• Ensuring designs comply with BS 7671, Building Regulations and relevant industry standards.

• Assisting with value engineering and finding practical, cost-effective design solutions.

• Liaising professionally with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

What we’re looking for

Previous experience in electrical design for commercial or industrial building services projects is essential.

You will also need:

• A strong understanding of electrical installations and how they are delivered on site.

• Good knowledge of BS 7671 and relevant electrical design standards.

• Experience producing electrical drawings, calculations and specifications.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Experience using relevant electrical design and drawing software.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify potential design or coordination problems.

• Confidence communicating with Project Managers, engineers, clients and site teams.

• Ability to manage your own workload and work to project deadlines.

• A relevant electrical or building services qualification.

• A full UK driving licence.

Experience using AutoCAD is essential. Experience with Revit, Amtech or Trimble electrical design software would be advantageous.

This position would suit an experienced Electrical Designer, Electrical Design Engineer or electrically qualified professional who has moved into design and understands the realities of installation on live construction projects.

Why join Arcade UK Ltd?

• Permanent or contract opportunities considered.

• Competitive salary or contract rate based on experience.

• Interesting commercial and industrial projects.

• The opportunity to influence projects from design through to installation.

• A growing business with a strong pipeline of work.

• Supportive and experienced project and site teams.

• Opportunities to develop and take on greater responsibility.

Apply now

Please send your CV, along with details of the electrical design projects you have previously worked on. Applications without previous electrical design experience will not be considered.