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Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Design engineer
€50,000 a year
Posted: 12 June
Offer description

Better places, thriving communities.

Join a successful security company that specialises in Security / Access Control Systems, working with some of the UK’s largest utility companies. You will join as an ambitious Design Engineer and help develop the business during an exciting phase of growth.


Objectives

* Carry out Site Surveys on Electrical Transmission & Gas Transmission Sites (UK mainland).
* Produce Detailed Electrical Designs & Detailed Security Designs (LV & ELV) in line with Legislation, Customer Specification, Technical Standards, Quality & Environmental Standards.
* Follow own (and others) Designs through to 3rd Party approval/appraisal, construction, commissioning and project completion/handover (Cradle to Grave).

Accountable To: Senior Design Engineer.


Accountable For

* Electrical & Security System Designs (LV & ELV).


Responsibilities

* Carry out Site Surveys (using client site specific specifications).
* Producing RFI's and TQ's.
* Producing Concept Design Packages (for internal review).
* Producing Detailed Design Packages (for external review).
* Ensuring that company management systems and processes are adhered to.
* Proactively supporting the Design Team and Construction Team throughout project duration.
* Proactively attending and inputting at HAZID/HAZCON/Design Assurance & Review Meetings.
* Promoting good practice of hazard removal or mitigation during the Design Phase.
* Proactively managing Design Change Control, identifying project risks and devising contingency plans.
* Developing best practices and tools for design execution management.
* Proactive communication with the Design Team & Project Management Team.
* Proactive communication with the P6 Planners.
* Being able to switch from one project to another should the priority change.
* Mentoring and developing new and existing engineers within their roles.


Mandatory Experience

* Amtech Electrical Design Software (or ElectricalOM).
* 2D Drawings (General Arrangement/Site Layout/Kiosks/Rooms/Buildings etc).
* 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) or willing to learn Revit.
* Designs:
o Low Voltage and Extra Low Voltage AC Systems.
o AC UPS Systems.
o DC Systems.
o Security Systems (Door Access, CCTV, Power Fence etc).
o Block Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Wiring Schematics.
o Cable Schedules, Load Schedule, Material Schedules, Equipment Schedules.


Ideally Have

* REVIT BIM Experience.
* Hazardous Area Design Experience (ATEX & IECEx Standards/Ex12).
* DSEAR Experience.
* Previous Security Design Experience for UK Transmission (GT or ET).
* Previous EC&I/Security Installation Experience (hands on).


Qualifications

* 18 Edition Wiring Regulations (2382).
* Level 4 Design and Verification of Electrical Installations (2396).
* Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering (Ideally BEng in Electrical Engineering).
* Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards).
* National Grid Person - Substation.
* EUSR - SHEA Gas.


Qualities Required

* Must be able to assess information, evaluate solutions and devise appropriate course of action.
* Must have good communication skills in both verbal and written English language.
* Must be computer literate in IT skills.
* Must be able to provide detailed attention to appropriate design methodology.
* Must be able to recognise, manage and shift priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
* Must be focused on all design safety, environmental and quality.
* Must be able to interface professionally with all levels of personnel.
* Must be focused on achieving the desired aims and objectives in a safe manner.
* Must always be professional in approach and manner.
* Flexible during periods of change.
* Persuasive, encouraging and motivating.


Benefits

Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We provide a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance through a Salary Finance scheme, a flexible lifestyle benefits platform, choice of extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, technology products, high‑street discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover up to four times your salary, enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.

We award employees with Mitie Stars for achievements, cash prizes each month and a chance to win a top prize of £10,000.


Equal Opportunities

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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