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Company Profile

We are an independent building services design consultancy with more than 80 years of experience, which specialises in the design of innovative mechanical, electrical and public health services. We help our clients achieve operational Net Zero Carbon by applying our expert knowledge and using the latest design technologies and methods to create the most energy-efficient MEP services possible.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate / Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic Harrogate Office Team. The successful candidate will play an active role in all stages of our projects from feasibility through to completion across several sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, health and mixed-use developments.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects and a chance to make a real difference in the built environment. The successful candidate will be required to liaise with clients, contractors and other stakeholders and will be responsible for preparing and managing project budgets and schedules whilst ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Skills

Candidates should ideally possess a degree in either building services engineering or electrical engineering and be proficient in the use of relevant industry design software (i.e. AutoCad, NBS, Amtech etc). Experience in the use of Revit would also be advantageous. Excellent written and numerical skills along with a positive and flexible attitude are essential requirements of the role.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle to Work, Tech Benefits & Car Maintenance)
• Medicash Plan
• Various Discount Schemes
• A wide variety of development and training opportunities

Education, Qualifications & Training

A minimum of 4 years’ post-graduate experience in electrical design, together with relevant experience of working within the Building Services Industry, is essential. Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to provide two suitable references.

Apply

If you are a talented Electrical Design Engineer passionate about design and innovation, we would love to hear from you. Please click the button below and email us the following:

• A copy of your CV
• A cover letter

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Due to continued growth, we are increasing our Building Performance Modelling team based in our Glasgow office. We would like to hear from candidates who are interested in further developing their career in Building Performance Modelling and Sustainability within the built environment.

DSSR is an independent firm of building services design engineers and technical specialists working across the built environment. We help our clients solve their most complex challenges as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world. We offer our clients the innovation and technical know-how to deliver their projects on schedule, on budget, and without compromise.

Our Building Performance Modelling & Sustainability teams are embedded within our integrated engineering design team, which delivers complete building services engineering solutions for projects of all types.

Working as a key member of our experienced Building Performance Modelling team, you will assist with the development of energy, decarbonisation and sustainability strategies for new-build and existing buildings, supporting our Building Services Engineers and Sustainability Specialists.

You will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge of the various environmental systems for buildings, undertake assessments, provide sustainability advice, and visit sites to see work being undertaken—all whilst working towards professional membership.

The IES-VE tool is central to the role, and as such, experience using this integrated analysis tool is desirable. An understanding of Part L / Section 6 assessments, climate-based daylighting analysis, operational energy calculation using TM54, decarbonisation studies, and sustainability rating tools (such as BREEAM and NABERS will also be beneficial.

Candidates should possess:

• BSc/MSc or BEng / MEng in a subject related to the Built Environment or Engineering.
• 2+ years knowledge and experience of building physics, particularly relating to heat transfer, energy, thermal comfort and natural ventilation.
• Experience working with IES-VE software
• • Low Carbon Energy Assessor accreditation for Non-domestic Buildings using the IES VE software
• Excellent communication skills with a positive and flexible attitude
• Enthusiasm for a career in sustainable building design, underpinned by an understanding of our sector and work
• Analytical thought process
• Creative approach to problem-solving
• Aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive
• Organised and methodical in your approach to managing your tasks and priorities,
• A drive to meet deadlines and a close appreciation of the commercial factors which affect design solutions

Closing date: Friday, 19^th December 2025.