Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is currently partnering with a leading engineering firm to appoint a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Leeds. The role focuses on delivering electrical building services across a range of notable schemes.

You will provide technical leadership, carry out design calculations, produce drawings and specifications, and guide junior engineers while ensuring quality and delivery timescales on projects from concept to handover.

Qualifications

• Solid technical understanding of Electrical Building Services.
• Experience with design across the full project lifecycle from concept through to delivery.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary project team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions and technical leadership within project teams.
• Produce drawings, reports and specifications for construction and QA processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage time estimates and resource requirements.
• Support project delivery and maintain high standards of quality and professionalism.

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Leeds

Salary: GBP65,000 – GBP70,000

We are currently working with a company that provides creative, sustainable and energy efficient Design solutions from concept through to delivery for National Contractors, End Users and Developers. With an impressive portfolio of MEP schemes (up to GBP80m), they are growing from strength to strength in a sector dominating the Engineering industry.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design engineer to join our growing team, to help deliver some of the outstanding buildings and projects that we work on.

While a solid technical understanding of Electrical Building Services is required, we are looking for individual(s) with the ability to think laterally and apply learning and experience to new challenges. It's also vitally important every member of the team shares their values which embodies our entire approach to project delivery.

Role description:

The purpose of this role is to provide the Electrical Design and Technical expertise in supporting project delivery. Working closely with the Project team, Project Leader and wider Design Team whilst contributing to consistency in delivery and technical knowledge. Representing the company (both internally and externally) by maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

Project Delivery

Ensuring consistent production of well–considered technical solutions. Working collaboratively through clear communication with all members of the internal and external Project Team to ensure the successful delivery for all. Inputting to and following the QA process to maintain the quality of all project deliverables in terms of both presentation and technical accuracy. Working alongside the Project Leader/Senior Engineers to establish timescales and resource requirements.

Project Leadership

Leading by example in terms of attitude and commitment. Providing support and leadership to Junior/Trainee Engineers. Leading the development of the design aspects within your control to achieve the desired outcomes in the most efficient manner. Consistent application of the latest learning and development initiatives and opportunities as identified through the development process.

Technical Standards

Carrying out design calculations and providing technical input to ensure solutions are correctly implemented. Creating drawings, reports and specifications that clearly demonstrate the requirements of the system/project to communicate information appropriately. Striving to develop knowledge and understand of all aspects of building services design to provide a greater depth of expertise. Utilising digital delivery resource in ensuring consistency in quality of delivered material whilst meeting project deadlines. Recording and imparting knowledge and lessons learnt to the wider team for the benefit of all. Utilise technical excellence and latest industry thinking within project delivery. Ensuring the project QA process is adhered to and utilised by default.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to grow and develop their skill set and work alongside an experienced and respected team, in a vastly growing business sector.

Typical Type of CSD Project & RIBA Stage

• Stage 0 to 2 Planning


• Stage 3 Performance & Tender Packs


• Stage 4 Detailed & Technical Design


• Stage 5 Construction Support


• Stage 5 Inspection & Snagging etc.


• Stage 6 Hand Over


• Education (New Build Schools for the DFE)


• Colleges


• University


• High Rise Residential


• Large Scale Commercial Projects


• Stadia


• Health Care