Electrical Design Engineer

Reference: 4789381Job ID: 5388613Posted: 2026-10-20Closing date: 2027-01-17Location: NottinghamSalary: Up to 50,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / Building ServicesCompany: HaysConsultant: Craig WattsHays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquarePhone: 0116 25380987Email: craig.watts@hays.comYour new companyYou will be joining a well‑established, national construction consultancy, founded in the early 1960s, with a strong reputation across Project Management, Cost Consultancy, MEP Engineering and Sustainability.The business prides itself on hands‑on Director involvement on every project, creating clear accountability, strong client relationships and consistently high standards. This has resulted in an exceptionally high repeat business rate of around 85%.Following a recent strategic partnership, the consultancy has expanded its service offering to include Project Monitoring and Building Surveying, supporting continued and sustainable growth.A key differentiator is the working culture: a genuinely flexible, trust‑based model where engineers predominantly work from home, with office attendance typically no more than once per week.Your new roleAs a Junior to Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer, you will support the delivery of electrical building services designs across a varied national project portfolio.Working closely with Senior Engineers and Directors, you will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle — from early concept design through to detailed design and construction.Projects span large‑scale leisure and destination developments, as well as commercial, mixed‑use and public‑sector work, with a strong emphasis on long‑term, repeat‑client relationships.Key responsibilities:Assist in the production of electrical building services designsSupport calculations, layouts, schematics and technical documentationDevelop knowledge of relevant British Standards and design practicesCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across projectsContribute to project delivery while developing technical capabilityBuild confidence in client and stakeholder interactionThis role is ideal for someone looking to progress within a supportive consultancy environment with clear career development opportunities.What you'll need to succeedExperience as an Electrical Design Engineer within a building services consultancyUnderstanding of core electrical building services design principlesFamiliarity with British Standards and regulationsStrong willingness to learn and develop technicallyGood communication skills and a collaborative mindsetAbility to work effectively in a remote‑first environmentWhat you'll get in returnSalary up to 50,000 depending on experiencePredominantly remote working (office at most once per week)A flexible, trust‑based working culture focused on outputDirect access to Directors and senior engineersExposure to high‑quality, technically interesting projectsClear progression into senior rolesWhat 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, 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. #4789381 - Craig Watts