A Junior Electrical Engineer is sought by a building services consultancy in Bristol, offering a permanent position with a salary between £28,000 and £32,000. The role suits those beginning their engineering careers, including recent graduates, college leavers, or electricians transferring practical site skills into design. Working within a consultancy, the position involves supporting electrical design projects, collaborating with senior engineers, and developing technical knowledge across building systems. The working pattern is full‑time, and the successful candidate will receive structured mentoring to progress their professional capabilities. This Bristol‑based role provides a solid foundation for long‑term growth in electrical building services engineering.
Junior Electrical Engineer Location: Bristol Area Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Permanent Department: Building Services / Electrical Engineering
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join an established and growing building services consultancy based in the Bristol area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their engineering career who is looking to develop within building services design and consultancy. The position would suit a range of backgrounds. You could be a recent college leaver, a graduate looking to start your career in building services, an electrical technician looking to move into design, or an electrician/site‑based professional who wants to transfer their practical experience into a consultancy environment. You don''t need to have years of consultancy experience. What''s most important is a genuine interest in electrical engineering, a willingness to learn and the ambition to develop your technical skills. You will work alongside experienced Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services professionals, gaining exposure to the design and delivery of electrical systems across a varied portfolio of projects.
About the Company
The business is an established building services and sustainability consultancy with a strong presence across the South West and South Wales. The team delivers practical, energy‑efficient and sustainable engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, industrial, defence, rail and public buildings. The consultancy places significant emphasis on technical development, collaboration, sustainability and modern digital design, including BIM and Revit‑based delivery.
The Role
As a Junior Electrical Engineer, you will support the wider electrical engineering team in developing building services designs from initial concepts through to detailed design and project delivery. You will receive support and mentoring from experienced engineers while progressively taking on greater responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the design of electrical building services systems
- Assisting with electrical calculations and technical assessments
- Supporting the design of LV distribution and containment systems
- Assisting with lighting and emergency lighting design
- Supporting small power and electrical services design
- Assisting with fire alarm, data, security and other specialist electrical systems
- Supporting the preparation of technical drawings and documentation
- Developing and maintaining electrical models and drawings using Revit and/or AutoCAD
- Working with engineers and technicians from other disciplines to coordinate building services
- Attending project and design meetings where appropriate
- Carrying out site visits and surveys to develop practical understanding of building services
- Learning and applying relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and industry guidance
- Supporting senior engineers with project delivery and technical documentation
- Developing your understanding of sustainable and energy‑efficient electrical design
Who Are We Looking For£
This role is intentionally open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds.
- A college leaver with an electrical/electronic engineering qualification
- A recent graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related subject
- An electrical engineering technician looking to progress into design
- An electrician
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