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Electrical Design Engineer
Equans UK & Ireland
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of low‑carbon electrical systems across retrofit and energy efficiency projects. You will work under senior engineers, developing low‑carbon solutions such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting and building power infrastructure.
What will you deliver? Electrical Design & Engineering
Assist with electrical system designs across all RIBA stages, including power distribution, solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and smart controls for the integration of heat pumps and other energy‑efficiency measures in commercial, public‑sector and mixed‑use buildings.
Practical experience or a keen interest in solar PV design, including ground‑mounted systems and building‑integrated solutions (BIPV).
Ability to produce design drawings, schematics and calculations under supervision.
Ability to develop load assessments, lighting design, cable calculations and equipment schedules.
Proficient in AutoCAD with a willingness to develop strong Revit/BIM capability.
Support coordination of BIM and CAD‑based design processes.
Project & Technical Support
Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications and schedules.
Participate in design team meetings, capturing key actions and learning opportunities.
Support and assist with risk reviews, design updates and supplier engagement.
Provide technical input during procurement and early‑stage contractor liaison.
Support internal teams with planning and funding application inputs.
Assist in identifying design risks and contribute to risk mitigation strategies and update the design risk registers.
Team Development & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with senior engineers for mentoring and guidance.
Participate in design workshops and CPD sessions.
Support knowledge‑sharing within the team and adopt best practices.
Liaise with the design and project delivery teams to ensure smooth progression into delivery.
What can we offer you? We provide an attractive package that includes:
24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
Attractive employee referral rewards scheme
Access to our growing employee networks
24/7 employee assistance programme and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are you? Experience
Experience in electrical services design, typically gained over several years
Previous participation in multidisciplinary project teams
Exposure to retrofit, decarbonisation or low‑carbon projects preferred
Solid understanding of electrical systems
Awareness of low‑carbon technologies (heat pumps, BMS, district heating)
Basic knowledge of relevant standards e.g., CIBSE, PAS 2035, MCS, Building Safety Act and UK building regulations
Competent with BIM/CAD tools and energy modelling software
Who are we? In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world.
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
Our ambition At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values – accountability, respect, team spirit and service focus.
We take ownership, act with integrity and set high standards. We listen, support and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.
What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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Languages
- English
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