Electrical & ICA Design Engineer

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical & ICA Design Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation in the water and wastewater sector. You will coordinate designs and produce technical documentation and drawings to meet project specifications and health and safety requirements.

Key duties include developing cost-effective design layouts, applying standard engineering practices, contributing to tender activities, and ensuring designs comply with

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; a degree in an appropriate engineering discipline would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to develop rationalised, practical and economical plant layouts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of technical information.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop design layouts that are cost-effective, practical to construct and commission, and aligned with project specifications.
• Apply standard engineering practices and solutions where appropriate.
• Provide technical estimates, input and feedback to support tender and proposal activities.
• Coordinate designs with other internal and external engineering disciplines for integrated project delivery.
• Maintain a strong customer-focused approach with external clients and internal teams.
• Ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into engineering designs.

Skills

Electrical design

Coordination

Technical communication

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

HND or equivalent

Engineering degree

Master's degree in engineering

Chartered Engineer status (towards)

Job description

A leading engineering organisation delivering turnkey projects and engineering services within the water and wastewater sector are seeking an experienced Electrical & ICA Design Engineer to join their design team, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions.

You will be responsible for coordinating designs and producing technical documentation and drawings that meet project specifications, applicable standards, and health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design layouts that are cost-effective, practical to construct and commission, and fully aligned with project specifications.
• Apply standard engineering practices and solutions wherever appropriate.
• Provide technical estimates, input and feedback to support tender and proposal activities.
• Work in accordance with established departmental procedures and processes, while contributing to their ongoing improvement.
• Monitor and review processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain procedures that support the smooth and consistent operation of the engineering function.
• Coordinate designs with other internal and external engineering disciplines to ensure an integrated approach across the project.
• Maintain a strong customer-focused approach, recognising both external clients and internal teams as key stakeholders.
• Maintain a personal development plan and actively support professional development.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment for colleagues and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to minimise waste across departmental activities.
• Ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into engineering designs.
• Ensure all designs fully comply with relevant health, safety, technical and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of the principles and processes associated with water and wastewater treatment.
• Full membership of a relevant professional engineering institution.
• HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; a degree in an appropriate engineering discipline would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to develop rationalised, practical and economical plant layouts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assimilate and interpret large volumes of technical information.
• Ability to communicate and present technical proposals clearly, confidently and effectively.
• Good computer literacy and proficiency with relevant engineering software.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this position.