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At Bridges we are more than Engineers.
We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.
As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.
Across our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.
Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.
Role Purpose
We are hiring for this opportunity due to continued growth. As our business expands, the demand for our expertise grows, and we are in need of a skilled control panel designer to join us on a permanent and full-time basis.
In this role, your designs will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and efficiency of our projects. The primary objective is to collaboratively provide accurate and consistent designs that are delivered within budgets and to agreed timescales.
The Role
* Develop and execute electrical control panel designs, schematics, and general arrangements from concept through completion, ensuring adherence to specifications, standards, and budgets
* Maintain project documentation, track budgets and actuals, monitor progress, and proactively raise any issues that may impact scope, schedule, or budget
* Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle - clients, project managers, contractors, inspectors, etc
* Lead technical design calculations to maintain integrity and safety of all components. Coordinate closely with suppliers and project teams
* Collaborate and review other designs from other disciplines. Contribute ideas to enhance quality, safety, and sustainability
* Liaise frequently with project managers and clients to provide progress updates, discuss risks, and ensure strong working relationships
Requirements
* Experience working in a control panel manufacturing / design position
* Experience within the water industry
* Problem solver and Strong communication skills
* Organised and Enthusiastic
* Experience with; control systems, electrical drawing software, LV switchgear, PLCs, instrumentation
* Willingness to make decisions
Benefits
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES
RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.
Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:
* Competitive salaries
* Company car
* Health cash plan with Healthshield
* Standard Life Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Bike 2 Work scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Employee recognition schemes
When you join us, you'll be part of our exciting journey.
Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles; Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.
Come and be part of our team!
Bridges is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design
* Industries
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