At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative electrical systems for impactful projects in the water industry.
- Company: Join a family-run business recognised as a top workplace in 2024.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health plans, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Friendly culture with strong support for career growth and employee well-being.
- Why this job: Make a difference in UK infrastructure while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: 3 years in electrical design; relevant qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 43650 - 53350 £ per year.
Bridges are currently looking to hire an Electrical Design Engineer on a permanent basis. As our business expands, the demand for our expertise grows, and we need a skilled EICA Design Engineer to join us. In this role, your designs will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and efficiency of our projects. You will have the opportunity to work across MEICA engineering works across the water industry, working with all 10 main water and sewage companies across England and Wales.
As a team, we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.
We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and we also offer some flexible working. This is based on a 40hr contract Monday to Friday. We have 2 roles, one based from our Midsomer Norton office and the other from our Maidstone office.
- Producing electrical designs using project specifications, standard requirements, outline scopes of work, and/or site investigations
- Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs
- Liaison with project managers and commercial teams
- Attending site, both during and after projects
Requirements:
- 3 years experience working in an electrical/EICA design role
- Relevant engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, or a degree (desirable)
- Electrical / EICA systems design (Single Line Diagrams, Block Cable Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Cable Calculations)
- Cable Calculation Software Experience (Trimble/Amtech)
- Site general arrangement design, 2D and/or 3D
- Design project coordination
- Chemical dosing
- Water quality monitoring
- Autodesk 2D and/or 3D CAD packages (ACAD-E)
- Using Microsoft packages
- Desirable water industry-based design experience
Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being. We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.
Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:
- Competitive salaries
- Health cash plan with Healthshield
- Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Bike 2 Work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
- Employee recognition schemes
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
Locations
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Construction) (Permanent) in Midsomer Norton, Somerset employer: Bridges Electrical Engineers
Bridges Electrical Engineers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Midsomer Norton where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a hybrid work model, competitive salaries, and a robust health cash plan, employees enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth through continuous training and development opportunities.
Contact Details:
Bridges Electrical Engineers Recruitment Team
