Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Lead Engineer to design technical solutions based in Glasgow. The successful candidate will collaborate with manufacturers, ensure compliance with specifications, support engineering reviews, and mentor junior engineers. Strong IT skills and regulatory knowledge are vital for this role. This position offers a permanent contract and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing solutions in collaboration with manufacturers and consultants.
• Strong technical support and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Mentoring and training experience for junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions with manufacturers and consultants.
• Create and verify EC&I documentation.
• Review vendor documentation for compliance.
• Support Engineering Manager during design reviews.
• Identify and communicate design risks.
• Develop relationships with technical consultants and suppliers.
• Maintain industry knowledge and expertise.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective communication

Promoting innovation

IT Skills

Knowledge of regulatory codes

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Lead Engineer, Glasgow, Permanent

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built. Incredible careers do too. Join our clients team as a Lead Engineer based out of their office in Motherwell and build something to be proud of.

Responsibilities

• Design solutions in conjunction with manufacturers and consultants.
• Create and verify EC&I documentation – Specifications/Schedules – Reports and Plans – Detailed installation drawings.
• Review and check vendor document / information for compliance with project specifications.
• Support the Engineering Manager and contribute to design / construction reviews.
• Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments. Communicate residual design risks to others.
• Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery of technical solutions.
• Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream is at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards.
• Mentoring and training younger engineers within the team.

Who we're looking for

• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and Project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.