Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Search Consultancy LTD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading Building Services Consultancy. You will lead electrical design across Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential, Heritage and Mixed-Use sectors, delivering high-profile projects and progressing your career.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Building Services Engineering, extensive experience in building services design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant experience delivering electrical building services designs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems in commercial buildings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux/Relux.
• Experience across Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential or Mixed-Use sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of building services projects from feasibility and concept through to detailed design, construction and completion.
• Produce and review electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, small power, standby power and renewables.
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, technical reports and drawings in line with industry standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings, providing technical expertise and building strong professional relationships.
• Manage project deliverables to ensure quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, graduates and technicians, providing technical guidance and reviewing design work.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections as required throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, innovation and sustainable design practices across the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Amtech/Trimble ProDesign

Dialux/Relux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Purpose

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading Building Services Consultancy for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing team. With a strong pipeline of projects across the Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential, Heritage and Mixed-Use sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile developments while progressing your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of building services projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, construction and project completion.
• Produce and review electrical designs including power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, security systems, small power, standby power and renewable technologies.
• Prepare design calculations, specifications, technical reports and drawings in line with industry standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.
• Attend client, design team and project meetings, providing technical expertise and building strong professional relationships.
• Manage project deliverables to ensure quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, graduates and technicians, providing technical guidance and reviewing design work.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections as required throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, innovation and sustainable design practices across the business.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy, delivering electrical building services designs.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems within commercial buildings and the wider built environment.
• Experience delivering projects across one or more of the following sectors: Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential or Mixed-Use developments.
• Proficient in industry software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux/Relux and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent understanding of current Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant industry guidance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver work to programme and budget.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership through CIBSE or IET.
• Experience using BIM processes and Revit MEP.
• Knowledge of low-carbon technologies, energy-efficient building design and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers and leading project teams.

Note: No Visa Sponsorship

we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age