Electrical Engineer

Hoare Lea; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Stock options

Up to 30 days annual leave

Job summary

Hoare Lea in Cardiff is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in the City Centre Office. You will deliver detailed electrical design for significant projects, liaising with designers, engineers and clients to ensure robust technical solutions.

You will work on large national and international schemes, using the latest software and standards, with opportunities for career progression within the UK’s leading independent consulting engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering electrical design on complex projects.
• Experience with modern technical delivery processes and software tools.
• Experience working with clients/contractors/architects in a design-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed, coordinated, cost-efficient electrical design for varied clients.
• Tailor specifications, calculations and reports for projects.
• Design electrical systems using the latest software design packages.
• Take responsibility for technical delivery, solo or in a team.
• Attend DTMs/client meetings and site inspections.
• Work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Skills

Electrical design

BIM / Revit

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Tools

Revit

Dialux

Relux

Electrical OM

Job description

About Us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

Cardiff

About Us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About The Role

We have a brand-new opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our team based in our Cardiff office and work as part of the largest independent consulting engineering firm of its kind. Joining at an exciting period in the Hoare Lea Cardiff journey, in our new City Centre Office.

Cardiff itself is a thriving and dynamic creative capital city with a rich cultural heritage, as well as ambitious future plans in terms of growth as well as a blueprint to become a carbon‑neutral city in the next 10 years.

You will join a talented, dynamic, and diverse team of designers, engineers, and technical specialists with a unique working culture. Our team is large enough to work on large national and international schemes yet agile enough to allow significant talent growth and career progression.

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for the design delivery of significant and complex engineering projects. You will liaise with other team members across the project team and take ownership of project tasks. You will coordinate with other professionals, developing effective relationships, to stimulate future business growth.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Provide detailed, coordinated and cost-efficient electrical design advice to our varied client list.
• Tailor a comprehensive service of specifications, calculations and reports.
• Design electrical engineering systems at the highest level using the latest software design packages.
• Take responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work either alone or as part of a team.
• Look at new ways of working and taking time out for innovation and research ensuring we keep abreast of our competitors.
• Produce calculations, reports and specifications with good written communication skills.
• Attend DTMs/client meetings and site inspections.
• Work with minimal supervision and you may be responsible for your own individual projects. In this role the ability to react efficiently to multiple tasks and tight deadlines is essential.

About You

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity
• Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Adjustments and accommodations

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