Company Description
SVM Glasgow, an employee-owned engineering design services consultancy, is a leader in the specialised E&P/M&E design market within the rail industry. With over 25 years of expertise, the company delivers high-quality design solutions for complex railway systems, including earthing and bonding, signalling power distribution, SISS, lighting, HVAC, and public infrastructure. Headquartered in Glasgow, SVM Glasgow serves clients across the UK, from Scotland to the Southeast of England, providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. Committed to the professional development of its workforce, SVM Glasgow fosters a collaborative and progressive environment, empowering employees to thrive.
Role Description
This is a full-time, predominantly site-based role, working out of our Glasgow HQ for a Railway Electrician/Site Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting electrical surveys, in support of our design team. Key responsibilities include obtaining source information (use of MFT), applying load and power quality analysers, conducting comprehensive reviews of electrical distribution, recording data and creating sketches/SLD's to support design.
This role will NOT cover install.
Survey works will predominantly be undertaken on railway and industrial locations/installations throughout the UK, typically ranging from the review of:
* DNO supplies (including obtaining EFLI/PSCC)
* Principal Supply Points (full review of electrical infrastructure, incl. earthing)
* Signalling Power (650V Feeders)
* Points Heating
* Lineside Assets
* Earthing/Bonding
* Station/Building Services (including lighting, emergency lighting, containment, power, SISS assets, mechanical plant)
Candidate Essentials
* Qualified Electrician, with rail knowledge
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience in reviewing and understanding technical electrical drawings
* PTS
* Level C (desired)
* Time Management - ability to plan site visits, manage time and input to safety documentation/create RAMS
* Computer skills - ability to download and present survey data
* Available for surveys UK-wide (working away)
* Follow stringent D&A policy