Senior Design Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to be based in Glasgow. The role demands expertise in designing EC&I solutions, strong communication skills, and a focus on innovation in delivering design solutions. Applicants should have excellent IT skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Ability to design EC&I solutions with collaboration.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.
• Promote innovation in design practices.

Responsibilities

• Design EC&I solutions and create documentation.
• Review vendor documents for compliance.
• Support the Principal Engineer in reviews.
• Prepare design risk assessments and communicate them.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective communication

Innovation

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westlakes Recruit is currently recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to be located in Glasgow on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Design EC&I 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 documents/information for EC&I compliance with project specifications.
• Support the Principal Engineer 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 the business stream is at the forefront of the industry, both technically and in using the latest technologies and standards.
• Mentor and train younger engineers within the team.

Qualifications

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

Westlakes Recruit is a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of clients' mission‑critical objectives.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.