Design and Build Engineer

NRL Ltd; West Wick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Blackburn is seeking a Design & Bid Engineer to manage design and estimating for LV and HV construction projects. Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be proficient in delivering technical presentations. The role offers an annual bonus scheme, a flexible benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Car allowance or Company Vehicle

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years design and estimating experience in HV and/or LV sectors.
• LV Power Systems Engineer essential.
• Excellent IT skills and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Convert sales enquiries to construction orders with presentations/bids.
• Deliver high quality, technically sound presentations and bids.

Skills

Design

Construction

Presentations

Switchgear

Management

Industry standards

Power Systems

HV

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

NRL are working with a leading client whose projects include major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, Gas / Hydrogen based generation and Grid support through Battery storage schemes. They are a commercial organisation who generate leads and prospects from multiple clients including DNO’s for work either owned and operated by a DNO or Private Commercial, NHS, Airports and large manufacturing customers operating in a commercial environment.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Design & Bid Engineer to join our team in Blackburn to work on the design, estimating and negotiation of LV and HV construction projects within their target markets. These would typically be in the range of £50k to £3M. Converting sales enquiries to construction orders is a key part of the role so ideally, you will be experienced at working in a competitive contracting environment and delivering high quality, technically sound, presentations / bids to clients.

Responsibilities

• Converting sales enquiries to construction orders by delivering high quality, technically sound presentations and bids to clients in a competitive contracting environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years design and estimating experience in the HV and/or LV sectors in a competitive environment (essential)
• LV Power Systems Engineer (essential)
• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Good knowledge and experience of 11/6.6kV and 415V systems including the design of switchgear, transformers, underground circuits and protection to DNO and Industry Standards (desirable)
• Familiar with both HV and LV earthing systems (desirable)
• Good understanding of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of construction projects and electrical installation practices
• Commercial risk assessment and mitigation experience
• Experience of working directly with customers
• Knowledge of DNO Codes of Practice, BS7671 and relevant industry standards

Benefits

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Additional information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Industry: Construction, Engineering Services
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Design, Engineering
• Skills: Design, Construction, Presentations, Switchgear, Management, Industry standards, Power Systems, HV

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