Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer for a 6-month contract in Manchester. The role involves providing technical expertise on electrical systems and ensuring compliance with specifications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services, relevant certifications, and experience with design software. The position offers a hybrid working model: 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND / Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• BS7671 (18th edition) certification required.
• Significant experience in designing solutions for industrial applications.
• Competent in the use of Dialux and design software like Amtech and Revit.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Input into detailing and specification of auxiliary systems.
• Approve technical specifications for HV substation projects.
• Evaluate supplier’s technical documents during the tender stage.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Develop and review project programs with engineering planners.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Design experience in Dialux

Use of Amtech

Autocad proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

Dialux

Amtech

Autocad

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Rubicon Consulting is recruiting for Electrical Building Services Design Engineer on a 6 Month basis in Manchester. You would be working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Input into detailing and specification of the auxiliary systems to ensure they comply with contractual & legal requirements, customer specifications, industry standards and best practice, including: 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 the auxiliary systems pre and post contract award for HV substation projects in line with the relevant standards
• Evaluation of 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 necessary technical standards
• Work with the engineering planner to develop/review the project programme
• Provide input to the design and project risk registers
• Take ownership and accountability for the area of responsibility
• Work with their counterpart MBS engineers to provide cross-disciplinary resources when required to ensure all projects are fully resourced

Requirements

• HNC / HND / Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services
• BS7671 (18th edition) certification
• Competent engineer with significant experience in designing solutions for industrial applications
• Experience in 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 areas including (but not necessarily limited to) Electrical Installation, Inspection testing and Verification of electrical installations
• Beneficial but not mandatory – understanding of contract awareness and an ability to formulate “Scope of Service” documents for the provision of professional services to be supplied by third party consultants
• The post holder must be able to organise their own work to ensure all deadlines are met and responding in a timely manner to information requests from other areas of the business
• Must be self motivated, able to work and make decisions with minimal supervision
• Good Attention to detail
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication skills
• An approachable demeanour but the ability to be forthright if situations necessitate it
• Ability to ensure tasks are completed on time
• A willingness to undertake additional training to ensure skills set are kept upto date with the latest standards and practices

About Us

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time