Senior Electrical Engineer

My Client is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer in the Water Sector

Location:

Leeds/Hybrid

Salary - Circa 55K - potential flexibility or higher position for the right person

The Role
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work as part of a highly motivated and successful team in one of our UK offices.

The role will involve provision of technical accountability on various appraisal and detailed design projects. With a background in electrical engineering, you will primarily be working on a range of design and construction projects within wide ranging sectors including flood risk management, infrastructure and environment asset management.

These projects make a difference to local communities and the environment, serving a range of public and private sector clients including regulators, local authorities, water utility and strategic construction companies. The work will include options appraisal, concept design and detailed scheme design through to construction. It is expected that the candidate will mentor more junior staff and input into bid and tender preparation.
You'll be joining an established environmental and engineering consultancy who put sustainability and resilience to climate change at the heart of our company strategy. With offices in nine countries around the world and across the UK and Ireland, we like to think we make a difference.

Your role
Main duties of the role include:

You will take a leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low-carbon solutions.
Taking the lead on the development of EICA design deliverables to ensure these meet the clients' needs.
Preparing EICA specifications, schedules and drawings.
Co-ordination with other design disciplines and stakeholders.
Providing technical guidance on EICA matters to the wider project team.
Line management and development of assigned EICA staff.
Building relationships with clients and wider Company colleagues.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering is essential. The applicant will be a Chartered or Incorporated member of the IET, preferably with experience in a consultancy environment.
• Experience in the detailed design and specification of industrial electrical installations including lighting, power distribution, switch gear, control systems and other ancillary services.
• Proficient in the use of design software such as Amtech/Trimble Pro Design, Dialight, Revit etc.
• Fully conversant with BS7671:2018 and current regulatory standards.
• Experience of Safety in Design and Designer's responsibilities under CDM.
  
  - Desirable
• Ideally Knowledge of pumping stations and other water related infrastructure.
• You will have a full UK driving license and be willing to travel to sites nationwide, with occasional overnight stays.