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Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services), Edinburgh
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Client:
sweco
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
1b52686d2c97
Job Views:
5
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
Do you have what it takes to transform society?
We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our Energy and Special Interest Projects team in Edinburgh.
What does the role involve?
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, leading and supporting delivery of a wide variety of small and large schemes spanning the RIBA Work Stages 2-7, including energy infrastructure (sub stations), commercial, industrial, leisure, and other interesting projects in remote locations (e.g. British Antarctic Survey Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP)).
Consideration will be given to Senior and Principal Engineer grades.
Duties will be varied but generally include the following:
* Undertake detail design and specification of LV electrical installations and distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, cabling, control equipment and building services for the associated installations.
* Specify switchgear, transformers and associated cabling and control equipment
* Prepare feasibility, concept design and implementation studies.
* Produce design documentation including specifications, models, drawings, calculations and assist the team to ensure that the technical content of all work carried out is correct and completed in accordance within agreed timescales and budgets.
* Develop relationships with Clients and key suppliers
* Attending design and site meetings. Managing workload.
* Mentoring other engineers, including checking and assuring work produced by others.
* Work winning and business development.
* Performing job manager responsibilities.
* Working closely with the delivery teams and Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery
To be successful in this role you’ll possess:
* A degree in Building Services Engineering, or other related degree/masters.
* A professional qualification with CIBSE or IET (or be working towards).
* A good working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Clash Detection, Dialux and Amtech.
* Demonstrable experience in a similar role with strong project management skills.
* The ability to manage a variety of projects meeting varying deadlines.
* Strong problem-solving skills to work alongside clients, architects and contractors to solve problems and come up with innovative solutions.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* A good understanding, knowledge, and application of Information Management standards, including ISO 19650.
* Experience in HV Design would be advantageous
* Up to date knowledge of the UK construction market, including current UK and Scottish Building Regulations and all relevant British Standards.
What’s in it for you?
Working at Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.
If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s transform society together at Sweco.
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