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Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a large Building Services consultancy based in Edinburgh, seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering on Building Services projects.
  • The role involves designing and specifying all Electrical Building Services systems, managing project calculations, and representing the organization at client meetings.
  • Candidates must have a degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering, strong knowledge of electrical systems and building codes, and excellent communication skills.
  • The position offers an excellent salary commensurate with experience, along with benefits such as 25 days holiday, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.
  • The company promotes a relaxed, flexible culture with opportunities for career progression and regular social incentives.

Your new company

Our client is a large Building Services consultancy based in the Edinburgh area. Their team of highly-qualified mechanical and electrical engineers have many years of experience in all aspects of building services engineering: from preliminary planning and construction management to supplementary services upon completion. Their clients operate throughout a wide variety of sectors and projects. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a well stablished practice that can offer you the access and support you need to aid your learning and development, while offering excellent career progression. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular social incentives take place. You will be expected to run your own projects, working through the RIBA stages.

Your new 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 managing of others), in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Dialux, Amtech, 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.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related subjects.
  • At least 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering on Building Services projects.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building codes.
  • Experience working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential.
  • Have a detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What you'll get in return

  • An excellent salary to match your experience.
  • 25 days holiday + public
  • Holiday buy/sell
  • Private Healthcare
  • Flexi time
  • Pension Scheme
  • Bonus Scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.