We're looking for an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative decarbonisation and renewable energy projects across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong building services or electrical design background who wants to move into the rapidly expanding low-carbon and renewable energy sector.
The Role:
You'll support the development and delivery of renewable heat and power projects including:
·Solar PV systems
·Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
·Energy centres and heat networks
·LV and HV distribution systems
·Retrofit and decarbonisation schemes
Working alongside mechanical, civil, structural and specialist engineers, you'll contribute across all RIBA design stages while gaining exposure to cutting-edge sustainable infrastructure projects.
What You'll Be Doing:
·Producing electrical designs, calculations, schematics and technical documentation
·Supporting feasibility studies and technical assessments
·Carrying out electrical load assessments and equipment sizing
·Assisting with coordinated multidisciplinary project delivery
·Conducting site surveys, inspections and commissioning support
·Ensuring designs comply with industry standards and regulations
·Supporting sustainability and low-carbon design strategies
·Preparing DNO applications and design risk assessments
What We're Looking For:
·Minimum 3 years' experience within an M&E or multidisciplinary consultancy
·Strong understanding of LV electrical distribution design
·Experience using AutoCAD and industry-standard design software
·Knowledge of BS7671, CIBSE guidance and Building Regulations
·Experience working through RIBA design stages
·Strong communication and client-facing skills
·Interest in renewable energy and sustainable engineering solutions
Desirable Experience:
·Solar PV or renewable energy design
·HV design exposure
·Revit/Navisworks experience
·Battery storage or heat pump projects
·DNO applications
·Working towards Incorporated or Chartered status
What's on Offer?
·Salary between £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
·Hybrid working opportunities
·Exposure to high-profile renewable and decarbonisation projects
·Career progression within a rapidly growing engineering function
·Support towards professional accreditation
·Collaborative and forward-thinking environment
Career Development & Working Arrangements
This Electrical Engineer opportunity offers genuine career progression within a growing and supportive business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, shape project delivery strategies, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the continued growth of the team.
Take the Next Step
If you are a Electrical Engineer looking for an opportunity to lead projects and deliver impactful schemes, my client would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration.
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Building Services professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Buildings division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jack at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year