Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

Lead delivery with vision.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced Electrical Building Services Design Engineer, operating at or working towards a Senior level, to join our M+E and NetZero team. Working within the Nottingham Building Surveying business unit, you’ll help us to consolidate and grow our Building Services Engineering offering in Nottinghamshire and across surrounding regions.

Energy and Carbon are an essential aspect of this position and with the rise in importance of decarbonising the built environment, improving air quality and implementing energy efficient design solutions, our team is expanding to deliver sustainable solutions for our growing portfolio of satisfied clients.

The individual will work closely with the Managing M+E Engineer and wider team to support the offering of M&E design and surveying services.

You will be able to demonstrate experience of working within consultancy teams and MUST possess demonstrable skills in the following areas:

• Ability to produce Building Services related Electrical design information, in the form of design calculations, drawings and specifications, whilst demonstrating sound working knowledge and a methodical approach.
• Good organisation and time management skills, with ability to prioritise workload in accordance with project milestones.
• Ability to analyse and consider all relevant information including wider design team information and project milestones, constraints, and budgets.
• Awareness and diligence in carrying out site surveys.
• Confidence and acumen to represent M+E department at client/design team meetings.

Your purpose:

• Minimum qualification of HNC in relevant Building Services Engineering subject.
• CIBSE/IET Membership is preferable, with desire and motivation to progress professional accreditation. 
• Experience of using industry standard software, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Trimble Pro Design, Relux/DIALux etc. to produce drawings and design calculations.
• The ability to demonstrate a highly motivated, pro-active approach to work matters.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What you can bring:

• Prepare design calculations utilising both industry standard software and spreadsheets.
• Produce tender documentation to include drawings, specifications, risk assessments and pricing schedules.
• Carry out site surveys and complete feasibility reports and budget costs.
• Represent M+E department at client/design team meetings, answering queries and recording minutes.
• Understand and work in accordance with regulations, standards, and guidance, including Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance.
• Maintain service quality standards and a culture of continuous improvement and constructive expertise.
• Participate in relevant internal/external training initiatives.
• Keep abreast of industry issues and developments in best practice.
• Communicate and interact with others coherently, in accordance with the organisation's values.

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who has a strong ambition to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team. As well as technical competence, we are looking for someone with the ability to think laterally, who possesses first class communication skills, has good commercial awareness and who will assist in providing an exemplary service to our clients.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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