Electrical Design Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to work on projects in Jersey, Channel Islands. The role involves designing and managing electrical building services engineering projects with responsibilities including design calculations, CAD drafting, and financial accountability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Building Services Engineering and proficiency in relevant software like AutoCAD and Revit. Competitive salary and relocation package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end project delivery.
• Commitment to professional development and career progression.
• Strong understanding of electrical design duties including calculations and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical design duties including calculations and drafting layouts.
• Deliver electrical designs covering LV power distribution and coordination.
• Produce technically excellent designs ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Proactive and flexible team-based approach

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Effective project management capability

Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Dialux

AutoCAD (2D)

Revit (3D BIM)

Amtech, EOM, and other relevant specialist design tools

Full, clean driving licence

Education

2:1 Bachelor's Degree in Building Services Engineering or related discipline

Level 3 City & Guilds Electrotechnical Engineering (5357)

Level 3 City & Guilds Design, Erection & Verification (2396)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Jersey, Channel Islands

Competitive Salary and Relocation Package

Overview

We are currently recruiting for our client for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to work across there electrical building services, this is an exciting role working on the island of Jersey and will be involved in designing and managing electrical building services engineering projects as designated by the Line Manager.

Under the guidance of a Line Manager, the post holder will deliver day-to-day project activities on time, with a clear understanding of scope, while applying organisational technical duties, processes, and standards.

The role requires specialist expertise in electrical building services engineering and a commitment to professional development and career progression.

The role will also have Financial / Budget Accountability along with staff responsibility across electrical design and project management.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical design duties including calculations, application of guidance and regulations (BS 7671, IET, CIBSE), 2D CAD drafting of layouts and schematics, and preparation of written electrical specifications and tender schedules.
• Deliver electrical designs covering LV power distribution, small power, lighting, containment systems, data, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and coordination with other building services disciplines.
• Allocate tasks to trainee and graduate engineers within project scope to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and agree project scope and deliverables with the Line Manager.
• Produce technically excellent concept, feasibility, and detailed designs and specifications, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Undertake site surveys, work progress monitoring, snagging and dilapidation inspections, and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
• Deliver projects in accordance with quality assurance procedures, industry standards, and codes of practice, within agreed timescales and fee budgets.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary design teams to produce coordinated concept and detailed designs to a consistently high technical standard.
• Prepare budget cost projections, tender return summaries, and manpower time/cost expenditure; analyse and comment on contractor tender submissions and variations.
• Manage, analyse, comment upon, and approve contractor tender returns and variations.
• Implement organisational health and safety risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of engineering best practice and technological developments, undertaking regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training

Skills

• Proactive and flexible team-based approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective project management capability
• Proficiency in relevant software, ideally including:
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Dialux
• AutoCAD (2D)
• Revit (3D BIM)
• Amtech, EOM, and other relevant specialist design tools
• Full, clean driving licence

Experience

• Proven experience in end-to-end project delivery
• Qualifications
• One of the following (or equivalent):
• 2:1 Bachelor s Degree in Building Services Engineering or related discipline
• Level 3 City & Guilds Electrotechnical Engineering (5357)
• Level 3 City & Guilds Design, Erection & Verification (2396)

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