Electrical Engineer in Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join their Bristol-based team, supporting project delivery across the Midlands, Southwest, and Wales.
Our client works across a broad range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, transport, defence, and energy. Experience in one or more of these sectors would be beneficial.
Responsibilities
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Developing a clear understanding of project briefs and client requirements.
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Design and specification of complete electrical building services systems, including power, earthing, lighting, life safety systems, telecommunications, security, access control, lifts, and lightning protection.
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Producing and managing the delivery of detailed engineering calculations using industry-standard software such as Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and in-house tools.
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Preparing technical specifications using NBS.
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Working collaboratively with international delivery teams to add value to building services projects where appropriate.
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Coordinating with the BIM team to support the production of models and drawings, with a working knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
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Undertaking site surveys, inspections, and monitoring on-site works.
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Preparing technical reports and written documentation.
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Maintaining accurate project records and archives in line with company procedures.
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Adhering to all quality, environmental, and governance processes.
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Managing personal workload effectively, keeping forward workload plans up to date and working within agreed time allocations.
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Managing elements of project delivery with an understanding of cost and budget constraints.
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Monitoring progress and reporting any scope changes, risks, or anomalies to the project lead.
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Supporting the technical development and mentoring of junior team members.
Requirements
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Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
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Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE or IET .
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Strong IT skills, including experience with Amtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS, and Microsoft Office; experience with HV tools is advantageous.
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Knowledge of energy efficiency measures and decarbonisation strategies for new and existing buildings.
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Understanding of energy and carbon data capture and performance analysis.
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Awareness of building physics principles, including passive design and fabric-first approaches.
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Competence in design for measurement and verification, including commissioning and post-installation performance evaluation.
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Essential experience working within a design consultancy and/or contractor-led design environment.
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Strong knowledge of relevant technical standards and regulations.
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Ability to take ownership of deliverables, make decisions, and work proactively using own initiative.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and attending meetings.
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Comfortable working within agreed timeframes and cost budgets established at project outset.
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Willingness to undertake additional reasonable duties as required to support business needs
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- Location:
- Birmingham
- Job Type:
- FullTime