Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced electrical designer. The role involves designing Electrical Building Services systems and managing project deliverables, suitable for individuals with 5-10 years experience in a design consultancy. The company offers a positive culture, hybrid working model, and support towards chartership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

9 day fortnight

5% pension

Private healthcare

Holiday buy/sell

Support towards chartership

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience working in a design consultancy.
• Experience of making presentations to clients.
• Able to take charge of project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of Electrical Building Services systems.
• Carry out production of detailed calculations using software tools.
• Represent the organisation at meetings with clients.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical design within the built environment

Good report writing skills

Detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards

Good level of computer literacy

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Chartered status with CIBSE or IET

Tools

Dialux

Excel

Job description

Company A very reputable large multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with multiple offices throughout the United Kingdom. They are currently engaged in a number of projects ranging in size across Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Mixed‑Use and more. Highly technical and well‑experienced senior management with clear plans outlined for staff development and progression. Trusting and flexible working environment. Positive workplace culture and candidate feedback. Currently seeking an experienced electrical designer at either senior, principal or even associate to join their Edinburgh office.

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) 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 / Electrical 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 electrical 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 Trimble, Dialux, Excel etc.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays.
• 9 day fortnight.
• Hybrid working.
• 5% pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Holiday buy/sell.
• 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.