Senior Electrical Engineer
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What you'll do
- Design and specify electrical building services systems in line with current regulations, standards and project requirements.
- Produce and review technical deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
- Undertake site surveys, inspections and construction-stage support activities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to develop safe, efficient and buildable engineering solutions.
- Manage the electrical discipline on small to medium-sized projects, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
- Review and check designs, calculations and technical documentation to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
- Support project planning activities including fee proposals, tender submissions, scopes of work and change management processes.
- Provide technical guidance, leadership and mentoring to graduate, apprentice and junior engineers.
- Promote best practice, continuous improvement and compliance with quality management procedures.
- Maintain an understanding of CDM regulations and their application within project delivery.
What they're looking for
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE, IET or working towards chartership.
- Proven experience delivering electrical building services projects within at least one relevant sector.
- Strong electrical design, technical detailing and specification-writing experience.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Demonstrable client-facing experience and the ability to build long-term stakeholder relationships.
- Experience contributing to bids, proposals and tender submissions.
- Working knowledge of BIM Level 2 delivery.
- Proficiency with key industry software including AutoCAD, Navisworks, DIALux, NBS and Amtech/Trimble.
- Due to the nature of some projects, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance where required.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Location: Motherwell
Job Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: Up to £50K + £6K Car allowance + Package
Client Overview
Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the built environment, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, life sciences, industrial and more. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, they provide innovative engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design and project delivery.
Known for their technical excellence and commitment to sustainability, they work closely with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients on some of the UK's most challenging and high-profile developments. Their teams combine deep sector knowledge with a practical approach to problem-solving, enabling them to deliver efficient, future-focused solutions that add real value throughout the project lifecycle.
The business offers a supportive environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise, and progress their careers within a growing and forward-thinking organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that places equal importance on innovation, professional development, and delivering outstanding results for its clients.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join their growing Building Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in the delivery of technically challenging projects across a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, life sciences, defence, infrastructure and the built environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical building services designs, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, and developing strong client relationships. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continued growth and technical excellence of the team.
This position would suit an ambitious Electrical Engineer who is passionate about innovative design, takes ownership of their work, and is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Design and specify electrical building services systems in line with current regulations, standards and project requirements.
- Produce and review technical deliverables including calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
- Undertake site surveys, inspections and construction-stage support activities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to develop safe, efficient and buildable engineering solutions.
- Manage the electrical discipline on small to medium-sized projects, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
- Review and check designs, calculations and technical documentation to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
- Support project planning activities including fee proposals, tender submissions, scopes of work and change management processes.
- Provide technical guidance, leadership and mentoring to graduate, apprentice and junior engineers.
- Promote best practice, continuous improvement and compliance with quality management procedures.
- Maintain an understanding of CDM regulations and their application within project delivery.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with CIBSE, IET or working towards chartership.
- Proven experience delivering electrical building services projects within at least one relevant sector.
- Strong electrical design, technical detailing and specification-writing experience.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Demonstrable client-facing experience and the ability to build long-term stakeholder relationships.
- Experience contributing to bids, proposals and tender submissions.
- Working knowledge of BIM Level 2 delivery.
- Proficiency with key industry software including AutoCAD, Navisworks, DIALux, NBS and Amtech/Trimble.
- Due to the nature of some projects, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance where required.
Benefits
- Salary up to £50,000 per annum
- Company car or car allowance
- Annual bonus (based on performance)
- Up to 6% matched pension contribution
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Employee discount platform
- Family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Ongoing professional development and chartership support
- Clear career progression opportunities within a highly respected engineering consultancy
Next Steps
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