Job description
While the precise duties and responsibilities of an HPTO Electrical Building Services Design Engineer post will vary, it will involve varying degrees of the following activities/responsibilities. Feasibility, design and contract managing the installation of electrical building services works projects (up to a value of £500k); typical electrical designs may include the following electrical building services: Fixed electrical wiring General & emergency lighting; Fire alarm & associated fire safety systems; Door access systems; Standby electrical power systems
Responsibilities
* Contract managing electrical and multidiscipline works projects (up to a value of £500k).
* Managing Professional & Technical staff, external consultants, apprentices & placement students.
* Advising clients on a variety of electrical building services related issues including planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
* The division, the contract management team and with client representatives to effectively maintain the client’s property estate to ensure satisfactory use for intended purpose and value for money.
* Maintaining branch performance and client delivery including the use of various software applications such as computer aided design packages and computer aided facilities management (CAFM) systems in compliance with all statutory, health and safety.
* Compliance with public sector procurement policy.
* Maintaining and continuously developing professional knowledge and competence to provide a leading source of expertise and authoritative advice and ensure high professional standards and decision making.
* Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
* Any other relevant duties as required by line management.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* (a) A Level 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering AND (b) A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the design of electrical services within buildings.
* OR (a) A Level 5 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering AND (b) a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the design of electrical services within buildings.
* OR (a) A Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering AND (b) a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the design of electrical services within buildings.
* AND Access to a form of transport so that the post holder can meet the full requirements of the post. Note that this includes regular visits to a wide range of sites (sometimes several sites in one day) which are spread across Northern Ireland.
Further Information
Location: Clare House, 303 Airport Rd West, Belfast BT3 9ED. ‘NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date 13 February 2026 at 12 noon. Applications from Protestants, females, young people people under the age of 35, people with a disability and people from a minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.
Application Information
Visit the recruitment service website (Please quote reference number: IRC321312