Electrical Design Engineer Building Services (Int/Senior)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning engineering consultancy is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Glasgow. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse building projects, from Data Centres to Healthcare and Education, all while promoting a healthy work-life balance. You will be responsible for designing electrical systems, conducting site inspections, and ensuring adherence to technical standards. Join a supportive team that values innovation and offers benefits like a 9-day fortnight and private medical care. This is a fantastic chance to enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Private medical care

Flexible working with a 9-day fortnight

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a design consultancy or similar environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical design within the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical building services systems according to project briefs.
• Conducting site surveys and inspections while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Electrical Design

Report Writing

Client Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree in Building Services or Electrical Engineering

Chartered or working towards chartership with CIBSE or IET

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Amtech

Revit

Dialux

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer Building Services (Int/Senior), Glasgow

This position is with an award-winning engineering consultancy specializing in innovative solutions for complex building projects. They offer full MEP and sustainability services across various sectors including Data Centres, Healthcare, Education, Residential, Retail, and Sports & Leisure. The role is based in their Glasgow office, providing opportunities to work on diverse projects with a good work-life balance and benefits such as a 9-day fortnight.

Responsibilities

1. Understanding project briefs and designing electrical building services systems.
2. Designing and specifying systems such as power, lighting, earthing, life safety, telecoms, security, lifts, and lightning protection.
3. Producing detailed calculations using industry-standard software like Excel, Dialux, Amtech, and Revit.
4. Representing the company at client and contractor meetings.
5. Conducting site surveys, inspections, and monitoring works.
6. Writing reports and technical notes.
7. Maintaining records and adhering to quality, environmental, and governance standards.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Degree in Building Services or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
2. Chartered or working towards chartership with CIBSE or IET preferred.
3. 5-10 years of experience in a design consultancy or similar environment.
4. Knowledge of mechanical design within the built environment.
5. Proficient in report writing and client communication.
6. Strong knowledge of technical standards and project management.
7. Computer literacy in AutoCAD, Excel, Amtech, Relux, Dialux, with Revit being advantageous.
8. Eligible to work in the UK (EU work permit required).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Private medical care.
• Flexible working with a 9-day fortnight.

This role offers the chance to work on varied projects within a supportive environment that values innovation and work-life balance.