Electrical Design Engineer – Government & MOD Projects | Multidisciplinary Design & Build Consultancy

Permanent Role | £50,000 - £65,000 DOE & Benefits

Portsmouth/Hybrid/Flexible Working/Remote Considered (UK-based only)

Are you a mid to senior-level Electrical Design Engineer with experience delivering complex building services or infrastructure projects? Do you want to work on secure, high-profile projects for Government and MOD clients, while enjoying hybrid flexibility and strong career development? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our expanding, multi-disciplinary consultancy. Ideally, you’ll be able to attend our Portsmouth or Monmouth office at least once a week—but we’re open to remote-based candidates across the UK, provided you can visit our Portsmouth office for onboarding and induction, and travel to client sites as needed.

We also welcome candidates with transferable expertise from aviation, nuclear, or energy sectors, who bring strong technical knowledge and the ability to apply it within a building services environment.

⚡ What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and deliver electrical design projects from concept through to completion.
• Ensure all designs comply with British Standards, legislation, and Building Regulations.
• Produce technical reviews, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend site visits, surveys, and project meetings, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with in-house mechanical, structural, CAD, and PM teams for seamless project outcomes.
• Contribute to tender submissions (PQQ/SQ/ITT) and project bids.
• Mentor junior engineers, supporting knowledge sharing and team development.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• HND/BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ industry experience within building services, construction, or related engineering sectors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office 365, and ideally NBS Chorus.
• Excellent technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to obtain (or already hold) SC security clearance.

Desirable Skills:

• Chartered status (CEng) or working towards it – IET or CIBSE.
• Familiarity with Revit, MagiCAD, Amtech, Dialux, BREEAM, or DREAM.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects.
• Transferable background in aviation, nuclear, or energy.

What’s On Offer?

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000, (open to discuss) depending on experience.

Hybrid/flexible working with scope for remote arrangements (UK-based only).

Opportunity to work on prestigious Government & MOD projects.

Funded learning, CPD, and support toward professional qualifications/chartership.

A collaborative, supportive team culture with scope for progression.

If you’re a mid–senior level Electrical Design Engineer ready for a role where you’ll work on impactful, high-value projects while enjoying flexibility and career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today