Electrical Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1QH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4751814_1764609900 |
Summary
Location: East Midlands
Hours: 37.5 hours per week,
Monday to Friday
Type: Temporary (2 Months)
Rate: Circa £40-45/hour
Start: 15/12/2025
Our client is seeking a temporary Electrical Design Engineer to join a building services contractor delivering a wide range of projects including; commercial, education, energy, healthcare, industrial, science and tech, sports and leisure, retail, and residential.
What you'll be doing:
Electrical design across all project stages (concept to Stage 5)
Develop detailed electrical systems for lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, data systems, and sustainability solutions using AutoCad
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
Collaborate with estimators and project managers to deliver accurate designs and cost plans
Attend and lead client, pre-construction, and design meetings
Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver integrated building services solutions
Oversee quality assurance and sign-off on electrical designs
What we're looking for:
5+ years in electrical building services design
Proven track record working for contractors
Proficiency in AutoCad and Amtech
Excellent client-facing skills and ability to present technical solutions clearly
Comfortable working in-office
Practical expertise is key
What you need to do now
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