Electrical Design Engineer

Description:

Electrical Design Engineer

The Company

A well-established Building Services Consultancy and Contractor is looking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing design team, with the opportunity to be based from either its Kettering or Fareham office.

The business provides mechanical and electrical building services design, installation and commissioning, with a strong specialism in the healthcare sector. Its portfolio includes high-end care homes, hospitals and hotels, alongside projects across the industrial, refurbishment, residential, commercial, retail, education, sport and leisure sectors.

With building services design projects typically ranging from £1.5m to £6m, the business offers exposure to a varied portfolio of technically challenging schemes. The company also has experience delivering low-carbon engineering solutions and renewable technologies, reflecting the increasing focus on energy efficiency and sustainable building design.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing and developing electrical building services designs across a diverse range of projects, with a particularly strong focus on healthcare.

Working closely with Mechanical Engineers, Revit/CAD Technicians, clients and other project stakeholders, you'll contribute to the delivery of coordinated, compliant and efficient electrical designs from concept through to completion.

The role will include:

Producing detailed electrical building services designs
Designing LV distribution, lighting, small power and data systems
Producing electrical schematics, layouts and associated design information
Undertaking electrical calculations in accordance with relevant British Standards
Ensuring designs meet employers' requirements, British Standards and applicable regulations
Supporting the wider Design/Engineering team to achieve project deliverables
Attending internal and external design team meetings
Communicating design solutions to internal stakeholders and external clients
Assisting with the collation and dissemination of project information
Working closely with the Revit/CAD team to deliver coordinated design information
Managing allocated tasks to ensure project deadlines are achieved
Supporting the delivery of sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions
Attending occasional site visits and client meetings where required
Requirements

The successful Electrical Design Engineer will ideally have:

Experience within a Building Services Consultancy, MEP Contractor or similar environment
Previous experience producing electrical building services designs
HNC/HND or degree within Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
Good understanding of electrical engineering principles and building services design
Experience using CAD software
Knowledge of relevant British Standards and regulations
Good communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Full UK driving licence due to occasional site visits and client meetings
Desirable experience includes:

Autodesk Revit
AutoCAD
Trimble
Relux
Experience within healthcare projects
Knowledge of low-carbon and renewable technologies
What's on Offer

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave
Additional annual leave based on length of service, increasing at 3, 6 and 12 years, capped at 28 days
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Hybrid working
Flexible working
Flexi-time of one hour either side of standard working hours
Early finish on Fridays
Buying and selling annual leave scheme
Company mobile/phone allowance
Company car or car allowance
Ongoing training and professional development
Strong opportunities for internal progression
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer looking to join an established Building Services Consultancy and Contractor with a strong healthcare portfolio and a genuine commitment to developing its people.

You'll have the opportunity to work on technically interesting projects across multiple sectors, gain exposure to sustainable and low-carbon engineering solutions and develop your career within a business that actively promotes internal progression and upskilling.

If you're interested, please contact Conner Richards at RGB Recruitment - (url removed)

Keywords

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