Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Junior/Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer
Junior/Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Ipswich, East Anglia, paying £38,000 - £42,500 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £38,000 - £42,500 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Ipswich, East Anglia
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
18% below the typical rate for electrical engineer
Reference 57541683
About the role
Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services Ipswich (Hybrid Working Available)
Full-time
Permanent
Salary: Up to £42,500 + Benefits
About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing Building Services team based in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the education and residential sectors, contributing to the delivery of innovative, efficient, and sustainable designs.You will be involved in projects from initial concept through to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems for building services projects, including:
- Lighting and emergency lighting
- Power distribution
- Small power and containment
- Fire alarm and life safety systems
- Data and communications systems
- Produce calculations, specifications, technical reports, and drawings
- Support projects through all RIBA design stages
- Undertake site surveys, inspections, and client meetings
- Coordinate designs with mechanical engineers, architects, and contractors
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., BS 7671, Building Regulations)
- Contribute to low-energy and sustainable design solutions
About You
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
- Experience in electrical design within the built environment
- Exposure to education and/or residential projects is advantageous.
- Experience using design software such as AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), Amtech, Dialux, or similar
- Good working knowledge of UK standards and regulations
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Working towards Chartership (IEng or CEng)
- Interest in sustainable design / low carbon technologies
- Experience in BIM environments
What We Offer
- Competitive salary up to £42,500
- Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
- Support for professional development and Chartership
- Opportunity to work on meaningful projects in the education and residential sectors
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
What you need to do now
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Reference: 57541683 · Posted 46 minutes ago · Closes 19 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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