Electrical Engineer in London, London

Shirley Parsons Ltd

London

contract, full-time

£45 - £46 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

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Electrical Design Engineer (Contract – Outside IR35)

Location: North London (Office-Based)
Contract Length: Minimum 6 Months
️ Sector: Building Services / Data Centre

A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its expanding design team. This contract role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile data centre and building services projects, contributing to detailed design development and service coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct site surveys, testing, and reporting on existing installations
Attend technical meetings with design teams and contractors
Perform electrical calculations using Amtech, ProDesign, or similar software
Prepare technical drawings and tender specifications
Mentor and oversee junior engineers and trainees

Skills & Experience

Proficient in electrical design and specification across various building types
Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Familiarity with British Standards and building regulations
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and quality output

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Electrical or Environmental Engineering
HNC/ONC/BTEC in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

This is a contract role operating outside IR35.
If you're a motivated engineer looking to contribute to dynamic projects and work within a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your most recent CV, the best number to call you on and when we can talk.

Vacancy Reference: CR/028716
Vacancy Owner: Teo Delacruz | teo.delacruz@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 1296611325 | (+44) 7485329480

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