Freelance Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Freelance Electrical Design Engineer – Building Services

Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire
Contract: Freelance / Contract
Rate: Competitive – To be discussed upon application

The Opportunity

An established Building Services Design Consultancy based in Lutterworth is looking to engage an experienced Freelance Electrical Design Engineer to support its ongoing project workload.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Building Services Design Engineer who enjoys working on a varied range of projects and can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will be working alongside an experienced team of engineers, providing electrical design expertise across a range of building services projects.

The Role

As Freelance Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing electrical building services designs, calculations and technical documentation, ensuring projects are delivered to the required standards and deadlines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Producing electrical building services designs for commercial and other building projects.
• Designing lighting, power distribution, emergency lighting and associated electrical systems.
• Preparing electrical calculations, specifications and technical drawings.
• Undertaking lighting calculations using industry-standard software.
• Working with AutoCAD and/or Revit to develop electrical designs.
• Ensuring designs comply with current British Standards and relevant regulations.
• Liaising with mechanical engineers, architects and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting projects from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Attending design coordination meetings where required.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a background in Building Services Consultancy.

You should have:

• Previous experience designing electrical building services installations.
• A strong understanding of lighting, small power, distribution systems and associated electrical services.
• Experience using electrical design software such as Amtech/Trimble, Dialux, Relux or similar.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous.
• A good understanding of current electrical regulations and building services design standards.
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet project deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience working on a freelance or contract basis would be beneficial, although applications from experienced permanent engineers considering contracting are also welcome.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive freelance rate, to be discussed upon application.
• Opportunity to work with an established Building Services Design Consultancy.
• A varied portfolio of electrical design projects.
• The chance to work alongside an experienced engineering team.
• Potential for ongoing freelance work, depending on project requirements.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Electrical Building Services Design Engineer looking for your next freelance opportunity, we’d be interested in hearing from you.

For further information, including the contract rate and project details, please contact Synergy Personnel Services for a confidential discussion.