Job Description

Engineering Consultant

Job ID

213879

Posted

25-Apr-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Design, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Bristol - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland


Job Title:



Electrical Services Design Engineer





Location:



Bristol (Midlands & South Region)





Role Purpose:



Based in our offices in Bristol, a qualified Electrical Services Design Engineer is required to work on a wide range of interesting projects in various sectors including commercial offices & industrial sites, undertaking refurbishments & fit outs as well as new installations, plant replacement and site wide energy strategies, feasibility studies, project monitoring and trouble shooting.


The successful candidate will either be at the upper end of engineer level or has recently reached senior engineer level. The applicants should ideally be qualified with a degree or to a high technical level, preferably Chartered or actively working towards becoming Chartered


For the right candidate, CBRE will be able to offer support for continuing training, education and developing skills. An electrical design engineer would initially be working alongside an Associate or Director level engineer and would be expected to quickly develop to running their own projects.


Our Engineering Consultancy Services division has over 40 engineers of various disciplines working in the UK and is an integral part of CBRE Building Consultancy. We are a supportive and friendly team that prides itself on promoting professionalism, personal development and enjoyable working relationships.


The Midlands & South team currently consists of 3 design engineers dedicated to engineering services design and projects with a further 5 engineers undertaking Technical Due Diligence reporting, Dilapidations and Asset Engineering instructions. It is anticipated that the team will grow and potentially double in size over the next few years.


We are engaged in a variety of projects in the Midlands and South region and across the UK as well as undertaking projects in several European countries. Our clients enjoy working with us and our aim is to exceed all their expectations in providing a Best-in-Class service.

Key Responsibilities

Building Services Electrical Services Design


Competent in CAD / REVIT


Proficient in design on electrical NES spec systems including sections:


LV, Small Power and Data


Lighting / Emergency Lighting


Life Safety


Security/ Access Control/ CCTV


BMS Controls


UPS/DC Supply


Renewables - PV etc


Net Zero Design


Familiar with MV & HV systems design


Familiar with Dialux, Hevacomp, IES/TAS, Amtec


Deliver designs from feasibility to completion and handover as part of a collaborative design team.


Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors, and project teams, attending technical and project meetings.


Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legislative requirements for electrical systems.


Prepare electrical calculations, specifications, and technical drawings (e.g., SLDs, P&IDs, cable schedules).


Conduct technical reviews, quality checks, and on-site inspections of installations and maintenance procedures.


Produce documentation such as control philosophies, tender scopes, and equipment specifications.


Oversee design quality processes


Experience in Technical Due Diligence surveys and reporting would be preferred but not essential


Person Specification/Requirements


Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people of all levels of seniority


Educated to degree level or high technical qualifications.


Chartered or actively working towards Chartered Engineer Status


Diligent and pro-active


Ability to prioritise and act on own initiative.


Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.


A flexible approach to work with a willingness to travel (UK & Europe) if necessary

Working at CBRE

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.


Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do--from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing.


At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. To discover more about what it's like to work at CBRE, visit

Life at CBRE

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit:

https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.