Property & Construction

Electrical Design Engineer Building Services

Salary:
£30000 - £40000 per annum
Job Ref:
JN -012026-221463_1769160068
Location:
Edinburgh and Lothians
Date Posted:
23rd January 2026
Job Type:
Permanent

Company

One of the countries' largest, most successful and award-winning multidisciplinary engineering consultancies. They have multiple offices across the UK and have a solid reputation for successful project delivery throughout numerous sectors within the Built Environment. Projects can vary from small works to £100m+ across Education, Heritage, High-End Residential, Cultural, Laboratories and more. They have a very modern, open-plan office space, you will get exposure to designing a wide range of electrical systems across multiple jobs and there is an excellent support system in place for staff training and development. They are currently seeking an Electrical or Senior Design Engineer at join their Edinburgh office.

Role

  • Ensuring an understanding of project briefs. Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems .
  • Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection etc.
  • Carry out (and managing of others), in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, dialux, Amtech, in-house developed tools, etc.
  • Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
  • Site surveys, inspections and monitoring of site works.
  • Report and technical note writing.
  • Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
  • Adherence to all quality, environmental and governance processes.

Qualifications / Experience

  • Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in electrical design within a building services consultancy or contractor environment
  • Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and standards, including BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
  • Experience producing detailed electrical design calculations and drawings (lighting, power, small power, containment, earthing, fire alarm, data, etc.)
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Right to work in the UK

Benefits

  • 33 days holiday including publics
  • Holiday buy/sell
  • 5% pension
  • 1 Paid professional membership per year
  • Cycle to work












Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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