Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression to Associate, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovative engineering solutions. You will be responsible for designing Electrical Building Services systems while collaborating with clients and contractors. The supportive work environment encourages professional growth, providing the necessary tools and mentorship to help you achieve your chartership goals. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

24 days holiday + public holidays

7% pension

Private healthcare

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Flexible working

Support towards chartership

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-10 years experience in a design consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of Electrical Building Services systems.
• Conduct site surveys and manage project deliverables.

Skills

Electrical Building Services Design

Report Writing

Client Presentation Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of Technical Standards

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CIBSE/IET)

Tools

Excel

Dialux

Amtech

IES Thermal Modelling Package

CAD

Job description

Company

An innovative, well established consultancy that have a large chunk of and have built up an excellent reputation in the local Scottish market. This organisation create mechanical and electrical design engineering solutions for sectors across the built environment including Education, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure and more. In recent years sustainability has been at the core of all their projects, building up a strong track record for environmentally friendly and cost-effective engineering solutions. This business are well-known for their supportive, trusting, social working environment. They are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services) to join their Glasgow office. This role provides an excellent opportunity for an individual keen to progress to Associate, you will be working for a supportive organisation that will provide you with the tools/support to get there.

Role

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs. Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems.
• Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection etc.
• Carry out (and managing of others), in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Dialux, Amtech, in-house developed tools, etc.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitoring of site works.
• Report and technical note writing.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental and governance processes.

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree qualified or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
• Ideally chartered or working towards this with CIBSE or IET.
• 5-10 years experience working in a design consultancy or a similar environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical design within the built environment.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients.
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards, able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools such as IES thermal modelling package, Microsoft packages, CAD.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday + public holidays
• 7% pension
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Flexible working
• Support towards chartership