Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Brush Transformers; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Scotland seeks a Project Engineer to design and implement electrical and mechanical building services. The role involves working closely with clients, managing project teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should possess a graduate engineering qualification and experience in complex projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification essential; Chartered status desirable.
• Experience in complex construction projects, multidisciplinary teams crucial.
• Working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering systems required.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage electrical and mechanical services for client projects.
• Develop detailed briefs in alignment with clients' needs.
• Supervise engineers and ensure project compliance with specifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering systems

Technical Standards (Scotland)

Specification and modelling techniques

Microsoft Excel

Education

Graduate qualification in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

IES

NBS

Cable Design

Lighting Design

Job description

About The Role

Job Summary:

To design and manage the implementation of Electrical and Mechanical Building Services to ensure they fully meet the client’s requirements and that projects are delivered within budget and on programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with client to develop a detailed brief of their electrical and mechanical building services requirements and produce a report which demonstrates clear understanding of the client’s needs.
• Conduct an Options Appraisal and produce a report for the client justifying the recommendations made to ensure client sign off of brief.
• Manage the Engineers and graduates on the project team from within Rybka and guide them on all internal aspects of the programme delivery.
• Develop effective working relationships with the wider design team (Quantity Surveyor, Architects, Structural and Civil Engineers) to ensure the whole construction project delivers the client’s needs.
• Produce outline design, scheme design, and detailed design reports including drawings and specifications.
• Manage the tender process to ensure the most appropriate contractors are selected to deliver the project on behalf of the client.
• Ensure the successful completion of the physical construction of the project by monitoring and reviewing on-site activity to ensure progress and quality.
• Ensure that effective cost controls are in place and provide advice on specific project finances to other team members to keep expenditure within budget or highlight any potential overspend and agree with the client.
• Validate the commissioning process to ensure all products and services implemented meet the required specifications.
• Advise on the operating and maintenance manuals produced by contractors to support the services installed.
• Ensure the effective handover of the project from the contractor and ensure the final construction meets the agreed requirements and design intent.
• Conduct review of H&S and risk assessments under the Construction Design and Management Regulations and sign off compliance with these regulations.
• Maintain up to date industry knowledge of products and services to ensure the client always receives the best advice.
• Mentor and train Undergraduate, Graduate and Engineers within the business.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in an engineering subject (with the ability to progress to Chartered Engineer status) is essential.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartered status is desirable.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience of substantial, complex construction projects.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of operating in an ISO9001 Quality Management System.
• Working Knowledge of Electrical Engineering systems.
• Appreciation and experience of the Technical Standards (Scotland) and relevant British standards.
• Knowledge of specification, simulation and modelling techniques such as AutoCAD, IES, NBS, Cable Design, Lighting Design & lift traffic analysis.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering systems.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and low carbon design.
• Knowledge of Planning legislative requirements.

About The Company

RYBKA, part of the BRUSH Group, is a multi-disciplined engineering consultancy practice that specialise in mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) projects in the built environment. With offices based across Scotland, RYBKA are recognised for their environmentally friendly projects and cost-effective engineering with has led to them being awarded multiple Scottish Design Awards.

With a proven track record of delivering projects across the UK since 1930, RYBKA specialises in transport, hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial and defence. Key projects including – Dunfermline Learning Campus, East Lothian Community Hospital, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh Airport Terminal Expansion and Village Hotels.