Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on various projects within the built environment, focusing on sustainable and cost-effective engineering solutions. You will be responsible for designing and specifying electrical systems, conducting detailed calculations, and representing the organization in client meetings. With a supportive environment and a clear path to career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to advance to an Associate role. Join a company known for its commitment to quality and employee development.

Benefits

24 days holiday + public holidays

7% pension

Private healthcare

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Flexible working

Support towards chartership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and specify Electrical Building Services systems.
• Manage production of detailed calculations using software tools.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical Design Knowledge

Report Writing Skills

Presentation Skills

Project Management

Computer Literacy

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Chartered or working towards CIBSE/IET

Tools

Dialux

Amtech

IES Thermal Modelling Package

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Company

An innovative, well-established consultancy that has built up an excellent reputation in the local Scottish market. This organization creates 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 is 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, as you will be working for a supportive organization that will provide you with the tools and 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 manage others in) the production of detailed calculations using industry-standard software tools including Excel, Dialux, Amtech, in-house developed tools, etc.
• Representing the organization 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, and 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

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract, and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications, and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.