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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£48,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is a successful international Building Services Contractor based in Edinburgh seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with at least 5 years of experience.
  • The role involves leading projects, mentoring junior team members, and designing various Electrical Building Services systems.
  • Candidates must have a degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering and strong knowledge of electrical systems and building codes.
  • The annual salary for this position ranges from £48,000 to £55,000, depending on experience, along with benefits such as a discretionary bonus, car allowance, and private healthcare.
  • Flexible working options and 25 days of annual leave are also offered, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra holidays.

Your new company You'll be working for a successful internationalBuilding Services Contractor based in Edinburgh, who are looking for anexperienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their Building Servicesteam. This consultancy works on a variety of projects across Scotland's CentralBelt as well as UK and Ireland wide, operating across the commercial,residential, Industrial, and more.Your new role You'll play a key part in the Electrical design teamand will be expected to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Key responsibilities will include:

  • 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, in-house developed tools, etc.
  • Representing the organization 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

  • £48,000 to £55,000 annual salary (doe)
  • Annual discretionary bonus scheme
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Car allowance
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
  • Option to buy/sell extra holidays
  • Private Healthcare
  • Flexible working
  • Pension scheme
  • Equipment for remote working

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 arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour 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.