Telecom Electrical Design & Survey Engineer

Connect44

Manchester

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Connect44 is seeking a Telecom Electrical Design Engineer & Surveyor to lead detailed electrical designs and field surveys for telecoms projects. You will develop compliant designs, perform calculations, and sign off designs to meet standards and client specifications.

You will work with project managers and installation teams across the project lifecycle, providing technical support, reviewing changes, and ensuring quality and safety compliance throughout delivery.

Qualifications

Proven experience in electrical design within telecoms projects.

Responsibilities

Carry out detailed design & electrical site surveys to assess existing installations and project requirements.
Assist electrical department producing electrical designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for a range of projects.
Review, verify, and formally sign off electrical designs, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.
Ensure designs comply with: BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), Electricity at Work Regulations, Building Regulations, Relevant British Standards and industry guidance.
Undertake load calculations, cable sizing, fault level calculations, voltage drop calculations, and protection coordination.
Oversee the preparation of electrical schematics, layouts, and design documentation using CAD software where required.
Provide technical support to project managers, engineers, and installation teams throughout project delivery.
Identify design risks and develop practical engineering solutions.
Liaise with clients, consultants, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), and other stakeholders.
Review design changes and ensure all revisions are technically compliant before approval.
Maintain accurate design records and technical documentation.
Assist in developing engineering standards, procedures, and best practice.
Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and CDM Regulations where applicable.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.