Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

NES Fircroft; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is looking for an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer for a hybrid position in Manchester. The role involves technical solutions for large transmission projects and requires significant design experience in electrical engineering. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and strong communication skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing solutions for industrial applications.
• Ability to organise work to meet deadlines and respond promptly to information requests.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Input into the detailing and specification of auxiliary systems.
• Review client-supplied enquiry documents and specifications.
• Approve technical specification of auxiliary systems.
• Evaluate supplier’s technical documents during tender stage.
• Undertake design reviews of subcontractor design packages.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design in Dialux

Use of Amtech

Use of Hevacomp

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication Skills

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

BS7671 (18th edition) certification

Job description

Overview

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer for our client, who are a global leader in power technology.

Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

Contract position

Location: Hybrid working, office in Manchester (potential for flexible working location)

Duration: Initial 12 month contract

The role involves the production and review of technical solutions for our Large Transmission Solutions business.

The role offers a collaborative team environment with significant interaction and coordination with other design disciplines on a daily basis. The selected individual will provide solutions and technical input to live projects, with the capability to self-deliver solutions and provide governance on proposals from others. The role requires planning and delivery of work packages on time and to budget. It is a varied role requiring a technically excellent, reliable individual with attention to detail and the ability to identify value opportunities. Predominantly office based, but occasional site visits may be required to address construction-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Input into the detailing and specification of auxiliary systems to ensure compliance with contractual & legal requirements, customer specifications, industry standards and best practice. These would generally comprise:
  • Fire Detection Systems
  • Small power, lighting and electrical sub-distribution
  • Security, CCTV and access systems
• Review client-supplied enquiry documents, specifications.
• Approve technical specification of auxiliary systems pre and post contract award for HV substation projects in line with relevant standards.
• Evaluate supplier’s technical documents during tender stage.
• Review and approve supplier’s drawings and design documents during project delivery stage.
• Provide auxiliary system technical expertise to the engineering department.
• Undertake design reviews of subcontractor design packages and report on compliance with technical standards.
• Work closely with the engineering planner to develop/review the project programme.
• Provide input to the design and project risk registers.
• Takes ownership and accountability for the area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with counterpart MBS engineers to provide cross-disciplinary resource when required to ensure all projects are fully resourced.
• Respond to the ideas, concerns and needs of direct reports.
• Support professional development to maximise the potential of direct reports.
• Manage own time and budgets to be productive in the workplace.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• BS7671 (18th edition) certification.
• Significant experience designing solutions for industrial applications.
• Experience designing in Dialux.
• Competent in the use of Amtech and/or Hevacomp.
• Fully conversant with the latest standards & technologies.
• AutoCAD / Revit competence.
• Beneficial but not mandatory: City & Guilds qualifications in Electrical Installation, Inspection Testing and Verification, among others.
• Beneficial but not mandatory: contract awareness and ability to formulate “Scope of Service” documents for third-party consultants.
• Ability to organise work to meet deadlines and respond promptly to information requests.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to undertake additional training to keep skills up to date with latest standards and practices.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft is proud to be a leading engineering staffing provider across multiple sectors worldwide.