Electrical Design Engineer in Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Posted by Options Resourcing Ltd
£45,000 – £55,000 a year
Cardiff · Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00
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
- 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: £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
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