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Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer (Contract – min 3 months) Location: Southampton Area Contract Length: Minimum 3 months (possibility of extension) Role Type: Contract, Building Services / MEP Consultancy.
About the role: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a building services and MEP (mechanical, electrical, public health) engineering consultancy on a contract basis. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, detailed electrical design outputs for a variety of building projects (commercial, institutional, mixed‑use). The role offers the chance to work in a technically driven environment where innovation, low‑carbon design, BIM and coordinated design are valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver electrical design from concept through to detailed design stages — including load calculations, distribution layouts, lighting design, power systems, small power, earthing/grounding, surge protection, coordination studies, and more.
- Produce and issue electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and schedules in a timely and accurate manner.
- Work within BIM workflows, coordinate with mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines to ensure fully integrated services solutions.
- Assist with tender documentation, breakdown and analysis of electrical services costs.
- Provide technical support during construction monitoring, site inspections, and commissioning (if required) and liaise with contractors and project teams.
- Undertake energy modelling or part‑load studies for electrical systems, support low‑carbon or renewable technologies such as EV charging infrastructure and smart grids as required by the project.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practice (UK/European) for electrical installations in buildings.
- Maintain high levels of documentation, quality control and deliverables meeting firm’s design standards and client expectations.
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