Electrical Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and professional services firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a hybrid role in Tyseley. The successful candidate will work on large-scale electrical projects, producing designs and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A competitive day rate of £600-£750 is offered based on experience. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in creating intricate designs for HV and EHV substations.
• Solid understanding of engineering standards and electrical clearances.
• Proficient in analysing documentation and design cost estimations.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs, layouts, feasibility reports, and cost estimations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist with project delivery and maintain client communication.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Knowledge of industry standards

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a leading engineering and professional services firm, on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be required to work on a hybrid basis from a regional client office, 1-2 days a week. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large-scale electrical projects, as a part of a highly skilled team.

Salary: Competitive day rate of £600-£750 (depending on experience). Working pattern: Hybrid working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Produce concise electrical designs, layouts, feasibility reports, and cost estimations for Primary and Grid substations.
• Create detailed specifications and designs for substation and new build projects, with an inclusion of switchgear, transformers, and battery systems.
• Analyse designs, from both colleagues and suppliers, to ensure that they follow industry standards, client needs, and legislation.
• Step into both Principal and/or CDM designer roles, ensuring that health and safety risks are identified and dealt with.
• Assist with project delivery by conducting site visits, integrating design changes, and ensuring the project complies with quality, programme, and commercial goals.
• Build and maintain rapport with clients, ensuring effective communication throughout the project's lifespan.

Requirements

• Prior experience in creating intricate designs for HV and EHV substations (AIS and GIS), with a focus on the design, protection, and control of cables.
• Extensive experience working on projects centred around new builds, network reinforcements, and retrofits, across a variety of scales and complexities.
• Solid understanding of relevant engineering standards, policies, earthing, and electrical clearances.
• Proficient in analysing and understanding documentation, design cost estimations, with the ability to fill both CDM and Principal Designer roles.
• Willing to travel to sites, when required.