Intermediate Electrical Designer (Building Services) in London

Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading Consulting Engineering and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the Building Services, Energy and Sustainability sectors. Our client is a leading, award-winning MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health) engineering practice with an employee-owned structure. The team is dedicated to tackling the challenges posed by the climate and biodiversity crises, setting the standard for sustainable building design. This organisation fosters a shared responsibility to look after one another, care for communities, and create a more sustainable world. They pride themselves on providing an open, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all employees and partners.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Sustainability here is not merely a guiding principle but is woven into the fabric of every project and professional interaction. Your expertise will play a vital role in delivering technical solutions that elevate both environmental responsibility and engineering excellence, ensuring every project makes a meaningful contribution to the legacy of the built environment.

Location: London City Centre

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on the experience)

The purpose of the Role: Based in a lively London office, this role involves working as an intermediate-level electrical engineer within a multidisciplinary MEP engineering group, designing and delivering electrical services for projects across various sectors. Responsibilities span all project stages from RIBA Stage 0 (Strategic Definition) to Stage 7 (In Use). The team’s aim is to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that work for clients and are beautifully integrated with architecture and structure. You will be expected to build upon your initial professional development, augmenting your knowledge with new learning to deliver electrical designs on projects. As part of your ongoing development, you’ll also participate in site monitoring, client and design team meetings, and the initial training and support of graduate engineers. Intermediate Engineers will work under the guidance of Senior or Principal Engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions for sustainable buildings.
• Prepare detailed designs, calculations, specifications, and reports for electrical building services, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Participate in all project stages, with particular responsibility for the soundness and integration of electrical services.
• Conduct site visits, contributing to quality assurance and resolving technical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Engage in design team and client meetings, presenting technical solutions and progress effectively.
• Assist with the initial training and support of graduate engineers, contributing to a collaborative and learning-focused environment.
• Continue developing technical and professional knowledge, both independently and through structured learning opportunities.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in electrical building services design, developed through a graduate programme at a UK-based MEP consultancy.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and their application in the built environment.
• Confident communicator, able to articulate complex ideas and technical details clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team, delivering high-quality results even under pressure.
• Creative thinker with rigorous problem-solving skills, eager to tackle new and unfamiliar challenges.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise a varied workload and contribute positively to team dynamics.
• Keen interest in sustainable practices and a collaborative approach with colleagues, clients, and external partners.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards – or ready to apply for – Chartered Engineer status (CEng).
• Proficient in digital design tools such as BlueBeam, Revit, and ProDesign.
• Experience with all project stages (RIBA 0-7) is highly desirable.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to join a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to making a positive difference. The organisation invests in its people, offering robust opportunities for growth, recognition, and meaningful contribution.

Benefits include:

• Excellent personal and career development opportunities within a knowledge-driven, innovative environment.
• Mentored support towards professional accreditation and chartered status.
• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-impact projects.
• Inclusive culture and cooperative work environment.
• Involvement in business operations and direction.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and employee bonus scheme.
• Prospects for future partnership and ownership.
• Six weeks’ annual holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Pension scheme.
• Generous paid parental leave, sick pay, and treatment pay.

If you want to be part of an award-winning practice, committed to advancing sustainability and ready to take your career to the next level, and you believe to have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now. All applicants must be eligible to work and live in the UK.