Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Kettering or Fareham

Salary: £45k - £65k

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to multi-discipline project delivery, working alongside mechanical discipline engineers. This role involves designing and specifying all aspects of electrical building services in accordance with current regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess work from external design consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with building regulations, employer requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with developers to provide assistance during project feasibility stages.
• Maintain professional competency through continuous development and training.
• Act as a mentor to a designated team member, managing their workload, training needs, and professional growth.
• Stay updated on design standards, regulations, and legislation changes, disseminating relevant information within the team.
• Conduct and document project design reviews.

Principal Duties:

• Perform calculations, generate drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conduct site surveys, manage construction phase duties, and liaise with clients and design/construction teams.
• Handle project management tasks, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Ensure understanding of project briefs, adherence to deadlines, and cost efficiency.
• Maintain coordination with team members and support forward planning for workload distribution.
• Ensure design intent and commissioning requirements are met during construction.
• Utilise up-to-date IT tools and methodologies for technical and quality management.
• Regularly review computations and adhere to quality assurance procedures.
• Identify and address issues encountered during project execution.
• Support the development of best practices to improve team efficiency, particularly through IT integration.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks, including time and expense tracking.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven expertise in electrical services design, particularly within:
• Commercial and mixed-use developments
• Public sector, including healthcare and education
• Residential and industrial sectors
• Strong project delivery track record across various sectors and development scales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical services design, equipment, and installation requirements.
• Experience in managing project teams from RIBA Stage 0 through RIBA Stage 6.
• Skilled in overseeing external design teams and vendors.
• Ability to review and approve technical calculations from junior engineers.
• Proficiency in writing technical submissions, reports, and presentations.
• Experience in low-carbon engineering and decarbonisation initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum HNC qualification in a relevant discipline.