Electrical Design Engineer

7 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Job Title:
Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services


Job Location:
Edinburgh City Centre


Job Salary:
£35k-£40k


Job Type:
MEP Design


Your new company

Established in 1953, our client is one of the UK's leading, award winning, independent building services engineers, focussed on providing specialist service and advice across all areas of Mechanical and Electrical designs.

They are responsive to today's changingenvironment maintaining their knowledge and technical leadership through new products, services and innovations.

Founded in Glasgow, where their head office remains, the business has grown organically to 9 offices with national coverage operating as a collaborativeteam.

They are one of the largest independent building services consultants in the UK and can deliver projects ranging from a few thousand pounds up to national rollouts running to millions of pounds.

They are committed to providing 'Best Value by Design' optimising energy efficiency and minimising environmental impact.

They have an unrivalled reputation for reliability, technical knowledge and expertise undertaking new build, refurbishment and extensionprojects, along with maintaining assets through capital replacement works.

This organisations broad portfolio of services includes Mechanical & Electrical design, sustainability and renewable energy, modelling and simulation, specialist gases and facilitiesmanagement.


Your new role

  • Electrical design of lighting, LV supply and small power distribution, earthing and lightning protection, fire and voice alarm systems, telecommunication services, low current and extra low voltage services, automatic controls, BMS as well as other relatedelectrical utility systems as assigned.
  • Preparation of electrical design calculations, drawings, specifications, and tender documents. Participate in the design progress and coordination meetings.
  • Prepare specifications, schedules, drawings and any other contract documents developed through the RIBA work stages.
  • Attend tender / client interviews.
  • Attend site inspection meetings.
  • Liaise with clients, professional organizations, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors and other designers.
  • Quality assurance

What you'll need to succeed

  • HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent certified Electrical Engineer.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
  • Ideally have experience with Relux, Dialux and Amtech software
  • Use knowledge of electrical building services to educate designs (HV/LV Power, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Lighting Control, Fire Alarms, Communication Systems, Lightning Protection, Security and Access Control etc.).
  • A minimum 2 years post graduate work experience within a similar consultancy or other relevant business.
  • Ideally working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer

What you'll get in return

  • A noncontributory 8% pension (no contributions required by the employee)
  • Flexi time
  • Hybrid Working
  • 36 days of paid holiday incl 9 BH holidays
  • Private Healthcare
  • Paid Professional membership fees
  • Up to £600 paid towards Dental and optical care
  • Season ticket loans for public transport or car parking
  • Additional benefits that are tailored to your lifestyle

What you need to do now

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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