Associate Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

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Location: Bristol

Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 DOE (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Construction / Building Services

Company: Hays

Consultant: Josh Webb

Hays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back East

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering some of the UK's most complex and high-profile infrastructure and building projects.

Working as part of a collaborative and highly experienced team, you will play a key role in leading the design and delivery of electrical building services solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects within sectors such as defence, transportation, commercial, healthcare, education, and public infrastructure.

This position offers a clear pathway to further leadership responsibilities, technical excellence, and client-facing project delivery.

Your new role

Lead the design and coordination of electrical building services systems, including:
-LV power distribution
-Lighting and emergency lighting
-Small power systems
-Fire alarm systems
-Security and access control systems
-Earthing and lightning protection
-Manage and mentor junior and intermediate engineers.
-Act as a technical authority across projects and design reviews.
-Manage project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
-Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural, civil, and architectural professionals.
-Engage with clients and stakeholders, developing long-term relationships and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
-Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practice.
-Support business development activities including proposal preparation and bid submissions.

What you'll need to succeed

-Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
-Significant experience delivering electrical building services design projects within a consultancy environment.
-Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.
-Experience using industry-standard design software such as Amtech, Dialux, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar.
-Proven ability to manage project delivery and client relationships.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:

-Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.

-Experience working on large-scale multidisciplinary projects.

-Knowledge of sustainable and low-carbon design principles.

-Experience managing and developing engineering teams.

What you'll get in return

-Competitive salary package.

-Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

-Generous annual leave entitlement.

-Pension scheme and life assurance.

-Comprehensive professional development programme.

-Chartership and accreditation support.

-Opportunity to work on nationally significant and technically challenging projects.

-Clear progression pathway towards senior leadership positions.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

# - Josh Webb