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M&E Designer

Job Posted: 13 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: WF5, Lupset, City and Borough of Wakefield

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our client is a main contractor who specialize in retail and commercial projects across the UK. From their head office near Wakefield they deliver fast-track fit-outs, refurbishments, and new build projects for major retail brands across the country.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Mechanical Designer to join our dynamic shopfitting and construction team. The ideal candidate will design, coordinate, and deliver E&M solutions for retail and commercial fit-out projects across the UK. This role involves close collaboration with project managers, architects, contractors, and clients to ensure systems are safe, compliant, efficient, and integrated seamlessly into high-quality interior environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Documentation

  * Produce detailed electrical and mechanical design drawings, schematics, and layouts for retail and commercial fit-out projects.

  * Create and develop technical documents, including specification sheets, load calculations, schedules, and equipment lists.

  * Design power distribution, lighting schemes, emergency lighting, small power, data, CCTV, and fire alarm layouts.

  * Design mechanical systems including HVAC layouts, ventilation, plumbing, and drainage systems.

  * Ensure all designs meet project requirements, client standards, and brand guidelines.

Project Coordination

  * Work closely with project managers, site teams, architects, and subcontractors to ensure accurate design integration.

  * Attend design meetings, site surveys, and client briefings as required.

  * Review and approve subcontractor design submissions, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

  * Provide technical support during installation and commissioning stages.

Compliance & Standards

  * Ensure all electrical and mechanical designs comply with UK regulations, including:

      * BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

      * BS/EN lighting standards

      * Building Regulations (Parts B, F, L, M, etc.)

      * CIBSE guidelines

      * Health and Safety requirements

  * Conduct risk assessments and apply safe design principles.

  * Stay up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Quality & Efficiency

  * Design solutions that optimise energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation.

  * Identify value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.

  * Support project handover with accurate testing and O&M documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

  * Proven experience as an E&M Designer, Electrical Designer, Mechanical Designer, or Building Services Designer—ideally within shopfitting, retail, or commercial construction.

  * Strong knowledge of UK building services regulations and industry standards.

  * Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD essential; Revit/MagiCAD advantageous).

  * Strong understanding of electrical distribution, HVAC principles, and building services integration.

  * Ability to work from briefs, surveys, and architectural drawings to produce accurate E&M design packages.

  * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and coordination abilities.

  * Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

  * HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar.

  * Membership or working toward membership with IET, CIBSE, or equivalent (desirable).

  * CSCS card (advantageous)

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