Electrical Building Services Design Engineer

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for an Electrical Building Services Design Engineer for our client, who are a global leader in power technology.
Electrical Building Services Design Engineer
Contract position
Location: Hybrid working, office in Manchester (potential for flexible working location)
Duration: Initial 12 month contract

The role involves the production and review of technical solutions for our Large Transmission Solutions business.

We have a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment where significant interaction and coordination with other design disciplines will be prevalent on a daily basis. The selected individual shall be responsible for providing solutions and technical solutions to a live project. The individual will have the competence to self-deliver solutions and provide governance on the proposals provided by others. The role will require skills associated with the planning and delivery of work packages on time and to budget.
This is a varied role which will require a diverse but well-rounded skill set. We are looking for someone who is technically excellent, reliable and with an attention to detail whilst inducing value opportunities. Predominantly the role is office based, but may require occasional visits to site to address issues at a construction level
What are my responsibilities?

• Input into the detailing and specification of the auxiliary systems to ensure they comply with contractual & legal requirements, customer specifications, industry standards and best practice. These would generally comprise:
  • - Fire Detection Systems

- Small power, lighting and electrical sub-distribution

• • - Security, CCTV and access systems
• Review client supplied enquiry documents, specifications
• Approve technical specification of the auxiliary systems pre and post contract award for HV substation projects in line with the relevant standards
• Evaluation of supplier’s technical documents during tender stage.
• Review and approve supplier’s drawings and design documents during project delivery stage.
• Provide auxiliary system technical expertise to the engineering department.
• Able to undertake design reviews of subcontractor design packages and to report accordingly on compliance with necessary technical standards.
• Work closely with the engineering planner to develop/ review the project programme.
• Provide input to the design and project risk registers.
• Takes ownership and accountability for the area of responsibility and
• Work with their counterpart MBS engineers to provide cross-disciplinary resource when required to ensure all projects are fully resourced.
• Responds to the ideas, concerns and needs of direct reports. 
• Demonstrates support for professional development to maximize the potential of direct reports
• Accountable for managing both his/her own time and budgets in order to be productive in the workplace

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• HNC /HND / Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• BS7671 (18th edition) certification
• To be a competent engineer with significant experience in designing solutions for industrial applications
• Experience in designing in Dialux
• Competent in the use of Amtech and /or Hevacomp
•  Fully conversant with the latest standards & technologies.
• Autocad  / Revit competence
• Beneficial but not mandatory– City & Guilds Qualifications in areas including (but not necessarily limited to) Electrical Installation, Inspection testing and Verification of electrical installations
• Beneficial but not mandatory – an understanding of contract awareness and an ability to formulate “Scope of Service” documents for the provision of professional services to be supplied by third party consultants.
• The post holder must be able to organise their own work to ensure all deadlines are met and responding in a timely manner to information requests from other areas of the business.
• Must be self motivated, able to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication skills
• An approachable demeanour but the ability to be forthright if situations necessitate it.
• Ability to ensure tasks are completed on time
• A willingness to undertake additional training to ensure skills set are kept upto date with the latest standards and practices.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.