Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Scottish Prison Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the UK is looking for a Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer to provide strategic electrical systems design advice and ensure compliance across its networks. The ideal candidate should have comprehensive experience in electrical systems design, the ability to negotiate project outcomes, and specialist knowledge of renewables technologies. The role involves supporting projects aimed at delivering high-quality outcomes and promoting design standards.

Benefits

Commitment to personal and professional development

37 days annual leave rising to 42 days

Free car parking

Discounts at high street stores

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Comprehensive experience of Electrical Systems design related to significant building services infrastructure projects.
• Ability to negotiate and influence project outcomes.
• Experience in developing strategic responses to estate business needs.
• Specialist knowledge of electrical systems related to renewables and climate change.
• Experience as a Senior Authorised Person for High Voltage networks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a standard suite of design standards is maintained.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams.
• Promote quality design in outcomes for SPS buildings.
• Inspect installed systems and audit practices for compliance.
• Build relationships with UK prison and judicial authorities.

Job description

Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SPS Headquarters as we recruit for a Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our Estates Team. The postholder shall provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services – providing strategic direction for and delivering electrical and specialist systems design advice service on behalf of Estates and Technical Services, progressing initiatives as requested.

Responsibilities

The postholder will act as design champion and ensure that a standard suite of suitable design standards are available and kept under continual review, providing project specific guidance, advice and assistance in the delivery of projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes. The role will promote quality design in contributing to the aims of the SPS and in ensuring delivery of positive outcomes for the users of the SPS buildings and estate. Supporting and co‑ordinating business and design/digital improvement initiatives, including transition to Net Zero. The post holder shall provide technical support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams on design, operation, maintenance and safety of electrical systems. Undertake inspections of installed systems and audits of working practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and that safe operating conditions are maintained. The postholder will provide specialist knowledge and experience to ensure SPS remains compliant across its Low and High Voltage networks. The post holder is required to establish, build and maintain relationships with UK, other prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups (Scottish and UK) and advisory organisations, sharing knowledge and best practice, contributing to local and national initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Comprehensive experience of Electrical Systems design, design management and process, specifically related to significant building services infrastructure projects.
• The ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired project outputs and deliverables.
• Experience in undertaking, researching and developing strategic and/or specific responses to an estates business needs.
• Specialist knowledge of electrical building systems related to renewables/LZC technologies and Climate Change.
• Specialist knowledge and experience to undertake the role of ‘Senior Authorised Person’, qualified to authorize the switching and isolation of High Voltage networks OR Specialist knowledge and experience to ensure SPS’s remains compliant across its High Voltage network.
• Experience defining and setting technical standards and monitoring performance, progress and delivery, initiating corrective actions and improvements as required (Desirable).

Benefits

• Commitment to your personal and professional development.
• Annual Leave – 37 days rising to 42 days.
• Free car parking.
• Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
• Sick Pay.

Scottish Prison Service provided pay range

This range is provided by Scottish Prison Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website: www.sps.gov.uk