Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Hays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the design consultancy sector is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their expert team. With over 30 years of experience, they focus on complex MOD and defence contracts, ensuring high standards of work. The role involves designing and specifying electrical systems, conducting site surveys, and collaborating with clients and contractors. This position offers a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus scheme, and generous leave options, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual salary reviews

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Option to buy/sell extra holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Enhanced Pension scheme

Equipment provided for remote work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical design engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify Electrical Building Services systems.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.

Skills

Electrical Design Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Knowledge of Electrical Systems

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Dialux

Amtech

Excel

Job description

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This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Your new company
Our client is a well-established design consultancy with 30+ years of experience in building services, Energy, Sustainability, Lift & IT fields based out of Glasgow's city centre.
Their team of experts covers all traditional Building Services elements, enhanced by their skillset in Energy and Sustainability with BREEAM.
The vast majority of their projects are intricate, complex, and unique MOD and defence contracts, requiring high standards of work across the board.

Due to the nature of their work, all candidates will need to hold, or meet the criteria to hold Security Clearance to MOD SC level.


Your new role

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs and designing/specifying all Electrical Building Services systems.
• Design and specification of Electrical Building Services systems - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection, etc.
• Carrying out (and managing others) detailed calculations using industry-standard software such as Dialux, Amtech, Excel, etc.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Conducting site surveys, inspections, and monitoring of site works.
• Preparing reports and technical notes.
• Maintaining complete records and archives according to company standards.
• Adhering to all quality, environmental, and governance processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering on Building Services projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building codes.
• Experience working in a design consultancy and/or within a contractor design environment.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant technical standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

What you'll get in return

• £48,000 to £52,000 annual salary (DOE)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell extra holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Equipment provided for remote work

What you need to do now

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

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