Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Cibsejournal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established building services consultancy is seeking a Senior Electrical Services Design Engineer to lead the design of electrical engineering services. The role includes designing mains electrical systems and renewable energy solutions, and requires excellent collaboration skills. Candidates should have experience in surveying and analyzing systems, along with proficiency in design calculations and report writing. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 to £60,000, along with annual leave and health insurance.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Health insurance

Bonus entitlement after 18 months

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting surveys and reporting on electrical engineering systems in buildings.
• Skills in analyzing existing systems and assessing client suitability.
• Ability to evaluate carbon emissions and energy-saving potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical engineering services for buildings.
• Assist associates and other design engineers with their tasks.
• Prepare tender documentation and monitor project progress.

Skills

Understanding of project requirements

Surveying electrical engineering systems

Analyzing existing systems

Evaluating carbon emissions

Collaboration skills

Design calculations proficiency

Report writing skills

Business development experience

Job description

Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and innovative building services consultancy. This consultancy is known for delivering high-quality services and often pushing the boundaries of available technologies. They work on a range of different and more boutique choice of project types which includes large scale casions.

Your new role

As a Senior Electrical Services Design Engineer, you will lead the design of electrical engineering services for buildings. This includes mains electrical systems, renewable energy solutions, earthing, sub‑mains electrical distribution, efficient lighting, fire alarm systems, security systems, and integration with mechanical engineering services. You will also assist associates and other design engineers with their tasks.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A strong understanding of project requirements and objectives.
• Experience in conducting surveys and reporting on electrical engineering systems in buildings.
• Skills in analysing existing systems and assessing the feasibility of new systems for effectiveness and client suitability.
• The ability to evaluate carbon emissions and energy‑saving potential of systems.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with clients, design team members, suppliers, and contractors.
• The capability to ensure the financial and technical success of projects where you are the project leader.
• Proficiency in performing design calculations and developing design proposals at various stages.
• Experience in preparing tender documentation and monitoring project progress and standards of workmanship on‑site.
• Strong report‑writing skills.
• Business development experience is a plus.

What you’ll get in return

Salary £45,000 to £60,000, 23 days annual leave, health insurance, Bonus entitlement after 18 months.

What you need to do now

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