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Electrical Engineer

Westlakes Recruit
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£50 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their Bristol team, requiring a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in building services engineering.
  • The role involves designing and specifying electrical building services systems for various sectors, including residential, commercial, and healthcare.
  • Candidates should possess a degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical Engineering, and Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
  • The position offers a salary range of £50,000 to £70,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • Strong IT skills and knowledge of energy efficiency measures are essential, along with the ability to manage project deliverables effectively.

Our clientis seeking an experiencedSenior/Principal Electrical Design Engineerto join theirBristol-based team, supporting project delivery across theMidlands, Southwest, and Wales.

Our client works across a broad range of sectors, includingresidential, commercial, education, healthcare, transport, defence, and energy. Experience in one or more of these sectors would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Developing a clear understanding of project briefs and client requirements.

  • Design and specification of complete electrical building services systems, including power, earthing, lighting, life safety systems, telecommunications, security, access control, lifts, and lightning protection.

  • Producing and managing the delivery of detailed engineering calculations using industry-standard software such asExcel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and in-house tools.

  • Preparing technical specifications usingNBS.

  • Working collaboratively with international delivery teams to add value to building services projects where appropriate.

  • Coordinating with theBIM teamto support the production of models and drawings, with a working knowledge ofAutodesk Revit.

  • Undertaking site surveys, inspections, and monitoring on-site works.

  • Preparing technical reports and written documentation.

  • Maintaining accurate project records and archives in line with company procedures.

  • Adhering to all quality, environmental, and governance processes.

  • Managing personal workload effectively, keeping forward workload plans up to date and working within agreed time allocations.

  • Managing elements of project delivery with an understanding of cost and budget constraints.

  • Monitoring progress and reporting any scope changes, risks, or anomalies to the project lead.

  • Supporting the technical development and mentoring of junior team members.

Requirements

  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) inBuilding Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Chartered Engineerstatus withCIBSE or IETpreferred.

  • Strong IT skills, including experience withAmtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, and Microsoft Office; experience with HV tools is advantageous.

  • Knowledge of energy efficiency measures and decarbonisation strategies for new and existing buildings.

  • Understanding of energy and carbon data capture and performance analysis.

  • Awareness of building physics principles, including passive design and fabric-first approaches.

  • Competence in design for measurement and verification, including commissioning and post-installation performance evaluation.

  • Essential experience working within adesign consultancyand/orcontractor-led design environment.

  • Strong knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations.

  • Ability to take ownership of deliverables, make decisions, and work proactively using own initiative.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and attending meetings.

  • Comfortable working within agreed timeframes and cost budgets established at project outset.

  • Willingness to undertake additional reasonable duties as required to support business needs.

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