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Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services


Company : Charlesworth Kennedy Ltd


Location : harrogate, yorkshire and the humber


Created : 2025-09-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer - Harrogate (Hybrid)45,000 - 55,000 basic, plus bonus, and benefitsClient, Job Role, and expectationsWith over 25 years' combined experience within the industry, our client has an enviable reputation as a leading MEP services design consultancy providing sustainable long-term building and engineering solutions which fulfil their clients' needs. The business has achieved strong YOY growth but now face a number of positive challenges. These include managing revenue, increased customer demand, sustainability, and expansion of service offering. They have a host of clients with an extensive portfolio of projects across all sectors including, but not limited to; education, commercial, industrial, local authority, HMP, residential, healthcare, infrastructure, utilities, leisure.Role responsibilitiesThe Electrical Engineer will be responsible for managing the workload and technical standard of local design engineering with the support of the Project Lead and Manager. They will be responsible for producing fee proposals and for monitoring the resource profile and profitability of the projects they work on, with support provided as required to develop these skills.The Electrical Engineer will be capable of the full design of Electrical (maybe some mechanical) services including preparation of drawings, calculations, Contractors' proposals, and all relevant supporting documentation for projects at Pricing and Construction stages to ensure the clients' requirements are met. You'll be supported and encouraged to work towards Chartership, if not already.TechnicalSupporting the Lead Engineer with input to the production of monthly management reportsSupporting the Directors with design queriesTaking part in regular Principal Engineer meetings as required by the Lead Engineer, to discuss design department matters including, resource, projects, design issues etc.Attending design meetings with client/Lead Engineer to accept design brief and/or advise on proposed workArranging required survey workPreparation of Contractors' ProposalsArranging the preparation of drawings and technical back-up for planning applicationsResponsibility for design of electrical / mechanical services inclusive of calculations, layout drawings and specificationsCarry out design reviews in line with design QA documentsParticipation in project hand over meetings including defects and incomplete works inspectionsEnsuring team members are kept abreast of all new developments in sustainable technology and associated training schemesCarry out Technical Presentations to End Users, Clients, and staffOn BIM enabled Projects, information roles and duties as defined in ISO 19650 and / or the project BIM Execution Plan (BEP)Personal AttributesIdentifies ways to improve the business and encourages others to do the same. Takes personal responsibility for driving change forwardAbility to work calmly and effectively in a pressurised environmentExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsClient focused, professional with the requisite skills to establish and maintain relationshipsAble to successfully influence at team and regional levelShows others how they can benefit and contribute to the business going forward, delegating appropriately whilst maintaining accountability and oversightWillingness to learn and pass on knowledge to all members of the teamWorks in collaboration with other teams across the organisation to achieve business goalsKnows the marketplace, competition, risks, and issues faced by the businessExperience/QualificationsProven ability to support ManagersRelevant formal qualifications are required covering all aspects of Electrical Building services with substantial experience in the design and calculation of: Electrical - Commercially ware design of small power, lighting emergency, lighting (external and internal), fire alarm, security, data and utilitiesComputer literate with a working knowledge of AutoCAD and design package software including: Dialux, Relux, AmtechPreferred - Working knowledge of Recit MEPElectrical Design ServicesMains and sub-mains power distributionCable containment systemsSmall power & ancillary servicesInetrnal & external lighting systemsEmergency lighting systemsSpecialist lighting design and control systemsFire Alarm systemsSecurity systems: Intruder, CCTV, Panic alarm, Door accessLighting protection systemsData & communication servicesEarthing and bonding requirementsStandby generation & UPS systemsPower and controls wiring associated with mechanical services systemsPower requirements associated with sustainable systemsJBRP1_UKTJ