Junior Pre-Construction Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Junior Pre-Construction Electrical Engineer

Location: Colwick, Nottingham

Salary: £25,000+ age and experience dependent + Benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you looking for a rewarding new challenge in the building services sector? Whether you are a recent graduate, an experienced junior technician, or someone looking to transition into a dynamic new career path, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing electrical contractor.

We are seeking a proactive individual to join our collaborative estimating and design team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced design engineers across the entire project lifecycle, from initial tender submissions and site surveys to detailed electrical design work once contracts are secured.

Key Responsibilities

• Take-Offs & Estimations: Measure and extract accurate material quantities from project drawings, specifications, and schematics to support cost estimation.
• Site Surveys: Assist with initial site visits to evaluate existing electrical infrastructure, access points, and site constraints.
• Tender Bids: Help prepare, compile, and format competitive tender proposals and bid documentation for upcoming projects.
• CAD Drafting: Produce and amend detailed 2D CAD layouts.
• Post-Win Electrical Design: Assist senior engineers in developing full electrical systems designs (lighting, power, cable calculations, containment) for secured projects.
• Client & Subcontractor Liaison: Coordinate with suppliers, specialist subcontractors, and internal site teams to gather accurate technical data and quotes.

Personal Qualities

• Genuine interest in building a career within the building services sector.
• Strong appetite to learn, develop, and a confidence to ask questions.
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised, with a flexible and reliable approach.
• Strong time management skills, responsibility, and punctuality.
• A true team player who is equally comfortable working independently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Training & Professional Development

We are committed to investing in your future. You will receive hands-on, in-house training supported directly by our experienced design engineers and the opportunity to progress your skills with fully funded further education

• Qualifications Support: Attendance at Further Education college as required to achieve HNC, HND, or Degree qualifications.
• Professional Memberships: Full support and mentoring to obtain professional memberships with the IET and CIBSE.

What We Offer

• 1-2-1 training with our Pre Construction team.
• Competitive starting salary with structured career progression into Senior Engineer roles.
• 28 days annual leave (20 days + 8 statutory bank holidays).
• Support for continued personal learning and technical development.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Regular team socials and events.
• Easily accessible office location in Colwick, well-served by local public transport.

How to Apply

If you are ready for your next challenge and eager to build a career in pre-construction, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email a covering letter and your CV to [email protected]

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person