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.

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