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Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) – Ref 1434

Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) – Ref 1434

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  • Permanent
  • West Sussex
  • 50,000-65,000 GBP / Year

Company:

The consultancy firm that we are pleased to represent has focused on delivering successful, client-centered services in mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering design. Projects are led by company directors, ensuring practical, cost-effective, and energy-efficient solutions. The firm also offers contract administration, sustainability advice, BIM expertise, feasibility studies, and comprehensive project management, supporting clients from inception to completion across various sectors. engineering, where precision and energy efficiency are paramount. Our client delivers solutions that integrate aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability, providing efficient and visually appealing results across residential, education, commercial, leisure, and decarbonisation sectors, all while prioritising environmental conservation and long-term value.

Core Responsibilities:

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will be overseeing junior staff, handling engineering designs, managing projects, and monitoring costs based on project budgets and timelines. Responsibilities include assisting with fee assessments and bids. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, self-motivated team players with experience in smaller consultancies, capable of managing clients, producing designs, specifications, drawings, and cost estimates from inception to completion.

Key Skills:

• Highly self-motivated with a passion for learning
• Genuine interest in the construction industry
• Effective communication skills with colleagues and clients
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Excellent written and verbal presentation abilities
• Solid mathematical aptitude
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively
• Strong team-oriented mindset

Role:

• In-depth knowledge of current Building Regulations, especially energy-related controls
• Consultancy experience
• Design work for a large contractor
• Project management of multi-disciplinary projects
• Creation of detailed specifications
• Manual and software-based design calculations
• Manual drawing production; CAD experience is essential
• Preparation of tender packages and analysis
• Development of service budget costings
• Conducting site surveys across the UK using personal vehicle or public transport
• On-site project management
• Preparation of condition reports
• Supervision of junior staff
• Direct client interaction

Knowledge of:

• CIBSE Guides
• IEE Regulations
• CDM Regulations
• British Standards
• Revit / BIM Standards (UK)

Education:

• Qualified to at least HNC or Degree Level

Computer Skills:

• Windows
• Excel/Word
• Autocad/REVIT
• Microsoft Project
• Heavacomp
• Amtech
• Dialux Evo

Must be a team player

If you think this role could be for you, please contact me today! 

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Job Overview
Category
Engineering
Offered Salary
GBP50,000-65,000 Per YEAR
Job Location
West Sussex
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant

Hanneke Silvester

Recruitment Consultant