Senior Electrical Engineer

Hoare Lea; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role involves leading complex engineering projects, ensuring effective design delivery, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have proven experience and familiarity with key engineering software tools. You'll join a collaborative team committed to sustainability and innovation, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Stock options

Extensive annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer with complex project delivery.
• Experience in modern technical delivery processes.
• Demonstrable experience in a design-oriented consultant role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design delivery of engineering projects.
• Develop project-related calculations, designs, and documentation.
• Coordinate design efforts with other professionals.

Skills

Project Coordination

Technical Delivery Processes

Client Relationship Management

Self-awareness

Tools

BIM

Revit

Electrical OM

Dialux

Relux

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Senior Electrical Engineer
Glasgow or Edinburgh

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team based in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Glasgow: It's an exciting time to join our Glasgow office. It was established in 6 to provide a local presence on our projects. Now, it houses an abundance of key sector expertise and knowledge that supports projects across the UK.

Edinburgh:The recent opening of our Edinburgh office represents our desire to forge even stronger relationships with our clients in Scotland, by providing a local presence for our East Coast-based projects.

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the design delivery of significant and complex engineering projects. You will liaise with other team members across the project team and take ownership of project tasks. You will coordinate with other professionals, developing effective relationships, to stimulate future business growth.

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Take and develop briefs and deliver on projects from inception to completion.
• Take ownership and deliver small projects or the electrical discipline on significant or complex schemes.
• Develop and produce project-related calculations, designs, and documentation.
• Report to line manager on progress and deliverables.
• Communicate design information clearly and concisely to the appropriate audience.
• Effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
• Take responsibility for design coordination with other disciplines and professionals.
• Report at design team meetings, client meetings, and project meetings.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a closely related role, with a track record delivering on a variety of complex projects.
• Experience of modern technical delivery processes, and use of relevant software/tools such as BIM, Revit, Electrical OM, Dialux and Relux.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients/contractors / architects in a design-oriented / consultant role.
• Self-awareness, an open mind, and a spirit of generosity
• Experience in supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.