Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Location: Plymouth / Exeter
Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

A leading global infrastructure consulting firm is expanding its Building Services Electrical Engineering teams across Exeter and Plymouth, supporting a growing portfolio of complex UK and international projects.

The role sits within a multidisciplinary environment, delivering work across defence, transport, healthcare, education, commercial and public sector estates. A significant proportion of current workload includes secure and defence-related infrastructure.

This is a design-focused role supporting full project lifecycle delivery from early concept through to detailed design and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical building services design across RIBA Stages 0–7
• Assist in the design of LV distribution systems, lighting, emergency lighting, fire detection, small power and associated services
• Undertake engineering calculations including load assessments, cable sizing and lighting design
• Produce technical drawings, schematics, specifications and design reports using Revit and AutoCAD
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary design teams
• Support coordination with architects, structural engineers and other MEP disciplines
• Attend design meetings and assist with technical queries during project delivery
• Support site inspections and respond to technical queries during construction
• Assist in the development of BIM and digital design workflows

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in building services design (consultancy preferred)
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance and BS standards
• Experience with Revit / AutoCAD advantageous
• Strong communication and willingness to develop technically
• Security Clearance eligibility advantageous due to defence-related projects

Benefits

• Work for a globally recognised infrastructure consultancy
• Exposure to major UK defence and infrastructure programmes
• Structured professional development (IET / CIBSE pathways)
• Hybrid working environment
• Strong mentoring and technical support structure
• Long-term secured project pipeline

If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment – crichards@rgbrec.co.uk