Electrical Design Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Billericay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour week

Professional development support

Path to Chartered Engineer

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its M&E team on varied education and healthcare projects. You will deliver electrical designs, surveys and technical support from feasibility to construction, coordinating with clients, contractors and other consultants.

The role covers LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, data, CCTV, EV charging, and related systems, with site inspections and commissioning involved. A clear path to chartered status is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Building Services engineering.
• Experience in electrical building services design and surveys.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and BS 7671.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical surveys and develop building services designs.
• Produce drawings, schematics and tender documentation.
• Coordinate designs with other disciplines and clients.
• Assist with site inspections, testing and handover.
• Support project management and junior team members.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

2D CAD

Load calculations

BS 7671 & building regs

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Trimble

Revit

DIALux

Amtech

Job description

A well-established and growing construction consultancy is looking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer to join its expanding M&E team. The consultancy works predominantly across the education and healthcare sectors, delivering a range of new-build, refurbishment and upgrade projects. The role will involve working across a varied project portfolio, providing electrical design, surveying and technical support from feasibility through to construction. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to gain exposure to clients, contractors and other consultants across a range of projects. Electrical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits:£35,000 - £50,000, depending on experience37.5-hour working weekVaried projects across the education and healthcare sectorsOpportunity to work within an expanding multidisciplinary consultancySupport towards professional development and Chartered Engineer statusExposure to projects from feasibility through to constructionRegular client, contractor and design-team interaction

Electrical Design Engineer Job Overview:

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for undertaking electrical surveys, developing building-services designs and producing technical documentation for refurbishment, extension and new-build projects. The role covers a broad range of electrical services, including LV distribution, small power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, data, CCTV, access control, photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging. You will also have involvement in construction-stage activities, including site inspections, contractor submissions, testing, commissioning and handover. The role will include: Undertaking electrical condition, asset, measured and feasibility surveysAssessing existing electrical installations and identifying defects, limitations and potential risksDeveloping electrical building-services designs for refurbishment, extension and new-build projectsDesigning LV distribution, small power, containment, lighting, emergency lighting and associated systemsCarrying out load, demand, diversity, cable-sizing, voltage-drop and fault-level calculationsProducing drawings, schematics, specifications, schedules and tender documentationCoordinating electrical designs with other disciplinesPreparing and amending 2D CAD drawings where requiredLiaising with clients, contractors, design teams and statutory undertakersReviewing contractor proposals, drawings, calculations and technical submissionsAttending site and construction-stage inspectionsSupporting testing, commissioning, snagging, practical completion and handoverContributing to project management, contract administration or Employer's Agent duties where appropriateManaging allocated work against agreed programmes, deliverables and fee budgetsSupporting and providing guidance to more junior members of the team

Electrical Design Engineer Job Requirements:

Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related disciplineRelevant experience within an electrical engineering, building services or construction consultancy environmentExperience surveying, designing and coordinating electrical building servicesExperience undertaking electrical load and cable calculationsWorking knowledge of AutoCAD and 2D technical drawingsExperience producing or coordinating specifications, schedules, drawings and technical reportsUnderstanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and design coordinationWorking knowledge of UK Building Regulations, BS 7671 and relevant electrical standardsGood communication and organisational skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and work with a degree of independenceFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business useWillingness to travel to project sites regularlyDesirable experience includes Trimble, Amtech or equivalent electrical design software, DIALux, Revit and BIM processes. Experience across education, healthcare or other public-sector estates would also be advantageous.The successful candidate will ideally be working towards, or interested in working towards, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.