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Job Description

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Asset Intelligence

Location: Warrington

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try within our Asset Intelligence Business. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Warrington area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

• To carry out Electrical design and project management of various types of projects in accordance with the company aims and policies.
• To manage design team and provide Electrical engineering support to all Electrical engineers
• Liaise with clients and attend meetings on all aspects of the projects.
• Maintain and expand the client base.
• Carry out surveys and produce reports.
• Carry out quality inspections of projects.
• Monitor financial aspects of projects.
• Formulate Electrical and Technical standards within the organisation.
• Significant experience and knowledge (typically 5+ years) of current Regulations and current Industry Standards, and best practices including energy related controls, sustainability etc.
• Provide concept designs and costings and assist in tender preparation including specification writing.
• Produce detailed designs with all aspects of electrical design including, Low Voltage distribution, Cable management systems, Fire detection and alarms, Lighting design (including controls), Small power, Structured cabling/data point provision.
• Calculate voltage drops, supply sizes, protections systems etc.
• Have a solid understanding of electrical requirements for building and HVAC systems.
• Have a good understanding of controls integration and liaise with the controls team to help steer control philosophy and assist creation of descriptions of operation.
• Development of initial concept designs to full detailed design on successful projects — taking the lead of the electrical team as required.
• Producing design drawings in accordance with the RIBA stages and BG6 Design framework for Building Services.
• Productions of design calculations both manual and software based.
• Production of drawings manually. CAD experiences essential.
• Production of tender packages.
• Carry out site surveys in various parts of the UK.
• Carry out on-site project management.
• Production of snagging and condition reports.
• Attend design meetings, and others as required, to provide project and enquiries updates.
• Attend project meetings internally and with clients as required.
• Assist and support of any problems and issues on site as and when they occur.

About You:

• Experience in a fast paced, national, and multi-site business.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards with professional body registration such as CIBSE or IET.
• Knowledge of: CIBSE Guides; IEE Regulations; CDM Regulations; British Standards; Revit / BIM Standards (UK); HTM & HBN (desirable); RIBA or BG6 Frameworks; IEE Wiring Regs to BS7671 18th Edition with Amendments.
• Experience of using software packages such as Amtech & Hevacomp.
• A good understanding LV systems and experience of HV is an advantage.
• A familiarity of National Design Specifications (NES/NBS).
• Experience of Windows, Excel/Word, AutoCAD, Microsoft applications (Word, PDF, Excel, Presentation).
• Amtech, Dialux or Relux, Revit (Desirable), Bluebeam (Desirable).

Your attributes:

• Desire to understand and promote the company purpose, vision, values and culture.
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence and delivering the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Strong ethical standards with openness and honesty.
• Commitment to excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to take on new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, offering stability and the chance to work on the UK's most exciting projects. You will be joining diverse teams at a high professional level with ambitious growth and career development opportunities at Galliford Try.

We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, with discounts, advice and support.

We invest in high-quality training, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where and how you work, with site and office-based employees able to access varied working practices.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your career, in addition to a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase extra holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is a leading UK construction group with a purpose to improve people's lives through building facilities and infrastructure while supporting learning, growth and environmental care. We work with our supply chain to promote best practices and deliver lasting value.

Galliford Try's Asset Intelligence business focuses on the UK's Critical National Infrastructure market across Defence, Water, Energy, Transport and Telecommunications. We deliver multi-site security programs and integrated physical and electronic security portfolios on critical assets.

For more information on this role or other positions within our Specialist Services business, please contact Chloe Phillips at gallifordtry.co.uk (email: chloe.phillips@gallifordtry.co.uk).

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates seeking full-time, reduced hours, or flexible working. Details will be discussed in the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any accessibility needs so we can make the process positive.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability meeting essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner if this applies to you. A full job description is available upon request.

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