At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical design for high-profile projects and ensure technical compliance.
- Company: Top 50 Main Contractor with a strong track record in large-scale projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, health benefits, and bonuses.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical design and strong stakeholder management skills.
Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Electrical Technical Engineer (Design)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref: #1404
Location: Cambridge (2 days/week), London (2 days/week), Home-based (1 day/week hybrid)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £70k-£80k basic plus competitive package inc. car or allowance, mileage to site, pension, health, bonus, etc.
Company & Project
A Top 50 Main Contractor is seeking to recruit a talented and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will take ownership of the electrical design function across multiple high-profile projects, specialising in managing the design coordination of the electrical services from pre-construction to project commencement, as well as providing technical oversight to on-site delivery teams.
The key objective of this position is to drive value and mitigate risk by cultivating and leading high-impact relationships with MEP Consultants, BIM Coordinators, and CDP Specialists.
Our client has an enviable track record on projects valued at £50m+ and consistently delivers repeat business across London, the East, and the South.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with external engineering consultants and specialist design partners.
- Procurement Support: Assist with the scope definition and appointment of design and modelling consultants.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor progress and manage the deliverables of design teams.
- Technical Review & QA: Review engineering designs to ensure technical compliance, quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Equipment & Vendor Approval: Validate major electrical equipment selections (e.g., switchgear, distribution, lighting/controls) and approve specialist subcontractor designs.
- Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks and design opportunities.
- Safety & Sustainability: Drive safety-by-design principles and ensure environmental, energy-efficiency, and wellbeing standards are met.
- Value Engineering: Develop and integrate cost-saving and value-management design proposals.
- Site Verification: Inspect on-site installations to ensure alignment with approved design documents.
- Problem Solving: Provide technical troubleshooting and support during the testing and commissioning phase.
- Corporate Alignment: Promote company values and model professional behaviours.
Desirable Experience & Education
- A proven track record operating for an MEP subcontractor or main contractor.
- Background in Electrical design.
- A relevant engineering, electrical, or building services qualification is desirable; however, other routes of experience will be considered.
- Previous Roles: Electrical Design Engineer OR Senior Electrical Engineer OR Lead Design Engineer OR Building Services Design Engineer OR Electrical Manager.
Electrical Technical Engineer (Design) in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire employer: Energy Jobline CVL
Join a well-established property maintenance contractor in Birmingham, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture and the opportunity for career progression. With benefits such as a company van, fuel card, and ongoing training, this role not only offers stability but also the chance to develop your skills in a hands-on environment backed by an experienced office team. Experience a rewarding career with guaranteed annual leave and social events that foster a strong team spirit.
