Senior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Bosham, Sussex
  • Jul 08, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Chichester (Hybrid) - 2 days initially, flexibility increases after time served
Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full Time Permanent



Overview

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy that delivers innovative Mechanical and Electrical Building Services design? This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, utilising modern BIM methodologies to deliver coordinated and efficient design solutions.

Based in Chichester, with hybrid working options, this role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects from concept through to completion, using cutting-edge tools such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and BIM workflows.



Benefits

  • Competitive salary ranging from 40,000 to 50,000, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working model with increasing flexibility over time.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentoring and training.


Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

  • Developing and refining electrical designs for a variety of building services projects.
  • Collaborating with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams to ensure seamless integration of designs.
  • Utilising Revit MEP and AutoCAD to produce high-quality layouts and drawings.
  • Participating in BIM coordination meetings to address and resolve design challenges.
  • Engaging with clients and stakeholders during design reviews and site visits.
  • Supporting the delivery of projects from initial concept to final completion.


Responsibilities

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

  • Design electrical building services, including lighting, small power, and associated electrical systems.
  • Produce technical specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
  • Develop electrical layouts using Revit MEP.
  • Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Collaborate within coordinated BIM models alongside mechanical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
  • Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection to resolve design issues before construction.
  • Attend client meetings, design reviews, and site inspections.
  • Coordinate designs with wider multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support project delivery from concept through to completion.
  • Mentor junior team members where appropriate.


Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should have:

  • Proven experience in Electrical Building Services design.
  • Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD.
  • Familiarity with BIM methodologies and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Expertise in lighting and power design.
  • Strong communication and collaborative working skills.

Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and 3D modelling would be highly advantageous.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality electrical designs and thrive in a collaborative, BIM-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Electrical Design Engineer!