Construction - Principle Electrical Design Engineer

Glanua; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Reading is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer. The role involves leading design teams, overseeing project deliverables for water and wastewater treatment plants, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a commitment to technical excellence. This position offers opportunities for professional development and travel within the UK.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S).
• In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Strong communication skills for cross-disciplinary interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team to deliver project outputs.
• Manage electrical design from surveys to detailed design.
• Monitor design delivery performance and efficiency.

Skills

Commitment to Health & Safety

Communication skills

Electrical design deliverables

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge development

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Construction - Principle Electrical Design Engineer

Glanua

Aldermaston, Reading RG7, United Kingdom

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non‑EEA national, unless exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

You will lead in a one‑team culture while actively contributing to your own skills and experience. To coordinate the design team to deliver the required outputs for a portfolio of projects under the guidance of a design manager.

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer who can demonstrate the following attributes:

• Commitment to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S) in design, complying fully with the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM) and all other relevant H&S legislation.
• In‑depth knowledge of the layout and interconnectivity of typical water and wastewater treatment works processes and equipment, including pumping systems.
• Strong communication skills to interact with other engineering disciplines and clients.
• Ability to produce clear and concise electrical design deliverables across all design stages of a project.
• Ability to manage design delivery and project manage.
• Leadership skills to manage and motivate individuals to consistently deliver.
• Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks.
• Drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK (including Northern Ireland) and Ireland (where our head office is based) would be advantageous to help support our overall workload.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Design Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Reporting to the Design Manager.
• Part of a multi‑disciplined team of engineers responsible to produce design deliverables for water, wastewater and process treatment plants.
• Responsible for assisting in all aspects of electrical design from site surveys of existing assets, optioneering, feasibility studies, detailed design and tender pricing.
• Production of procurement specifications for electrical equipment; cable calculations and production of detailed design construction drawings.
• Project manage third party designs and provide design assistance to installation and commissioning teams.
• Liaising with clients and subcontractors.
• Work as part of a team to support project delivery function, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure design, Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• Monitoring of design delivery performance and efficiency, adjusting and reacting as necessary to ensure targets are achieved and ensuring the MIDP is kept up to date.
• Produce electrical design outputs as and when required.
• Ensure Glan Agua’s & the Clients’ technical requirements are met throughout the design.
• Conduct regular meetings with project delivery teams to allocate resources, monitor the plan and adjust as necessary in consultation with the project delivery teams.
• Monitor and update Design Change Control.
• Liaise between mechanical and civil & structural designers.

Sector

• Construction

Career Level

• Not Required