At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative electrical services for sustainable building projects.
- Company: Join Max Fordham, an award-winning MEP engineering practice committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive pay, six weeks holiday, and professional development support.
- Other info: Dynamic, inclusive culture with excellent career growth and mentorship opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of sustainable architecture and engineering.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree and experience in electrical design; strong communication and collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about making the world more sustainable? This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Electrical Engineer (intermediate level) with broad experience in building services design. If you're excited about an opportunity to expand your knowledge and career while shaping the buildings of tomorrow, this role is for you.
About Max Fordham
Here, sustainability is not just a guiding fundament but an everyday practice, woven into the fabric of our projects and professional culture. As you expand your expertise, you’ll play a vital role in delivering technical solutions that advance both environmental responsibility and engineering quality, ensuring every project meaningfully contributes to the legacy of the built environment. Max Fordham is an award‑winning MEP engineering practice that is owned by the people who work here, and we are all committed to leading the industry in tackling the challenges posed by the climate and biodiversity crises. We believe it is a shared responsibility to look after each other, care for our communities, and create a sustainable world. We pride ourselves on providing an open, inclusive and supportive environment for our employees and partners.
About the Role
Based in our lively London office, this role involves working as an intermediate‑level electrical engineer in one of our multi‑disciplinary MEP engineering groups, to design and deliver electrical services on projects across a range of sectors with duties covering all aspects from RIBA stage 0 to 7. Our aim is to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that really work for our clients and are beautifully integrated with the architecture and structure. We expect our Electrical Engineers to build on their initial professional development, supplementing existing knowledge with new learning to deliver electrical designs on projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver electrical services for projects across sectors, covering all stages from RIBA 0 to 7.
- Carry out site monitoring and participate in client and design team meetings.
- Contribute to the training and support of graduate engineers.
- Work under the guidance of Senior or Principal Engineers who oversee project work.
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary MEP engineering groups to integrate electrical design with architecture and structure.
About You
- Graduated through a UK‑based MEP consultancy graduate programme, gaining wide experience in electrical design.
- Possess a strong understanding of electrical engineering in buildings and are comfortable discussing design principles with peers, clients, and collaborators.
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work well under pressure and independently generate and develop ideas for new or unfamiliar technical issues.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills, both internally and externally.
- Holding a relevant degree qualification and working towards, or ready to apply for, chartered status.
- Experience with digital design tools such as BlueBeam, Revit, and ProDesign.
What We Offer
- Excellent growth opportunities for personal and career development in a knowledge‑driven environment.
- Mentored support towards professional accreditation.
- Annual professional institution subscription and technically challenging projects.
- An inclusive culture and cooperative environment, with opportunities for involvement in business‑running activities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive pay and employee bonus.
- Future opportunities for partnership.
- Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
- Max Fordham Pension Scheme.
- Generous paid parental leave, sick pay, and treatment pay.
Salary Competitive, dependent on experience.
Closing Date 2nd July 2026 at 22:00 (GMT).
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL) LONDON OFFICE in Chesterfield employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Max Fordham is an exceptional employer that prioritises sustainability and innovation in the engineering sector. With a vibrant London office, employees benefit from a supportive and inclusive culture, excellent growth opportunities, and flexible working arrangements, all while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of our built environment. The company fosters professional development through mentorship and offers competitive pay, generous leave, and a commitment to employee well-being.
