Senior Electrical Engineer (Building Services) in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team in Glasgow. The successful candidate will design and manage electrical and mechanical building services for various projects. Ideal candidates should possess a graduate qualification in engineering and experience in complex construction projects, with strong leadership and communication skills. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to work on innovative projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in an engineering subject essential.
• Experience with substantial, complex construction projects.
• Knowledge of British standards and Technical Standards (Scotland).

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Electrical and Mechanical Building Services.
• Work closely with the client to identify requirements.
• Produce design reports including drawings and specifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering systems

Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel)

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Graduate qualification in engineering

Chartered Engineer status or working towards

Tools

AutoCAD

IES

Lighting Design tools

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role

On behalf of our client, an award winning multi-disciplinary engineering specialist in mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) projects in the built environment, we are looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their successful team in Glasgow on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Electrical Engineer, design and manage the implementation of Electrical and Mechanical Building Services to ensure they fully meet the client requirements and that projects are delivered within budget and on programme.
• Work with the client to develop a detailed brief of 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 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

• 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 Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of specification, simulation and modelling techniques such as AutoCAD, IES (desirable but not essential), NBS, Cable Design, Lighting Design & lift traffic analysis.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering systems.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and low carbon design.
• Knowledge of Planning legislative requirements.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on culture, educational and professional backgrounds, and expression, job classification and . In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

How to apply

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