Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Sweco, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

We are looking for a talented and motivated Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our Energy and Special Interest Projects team in Edinburgh. Other locations across the UK will also be considered for the right candidate.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attend design and site meetings and manage workload.
• Mentor other engineers, including checking and assuring work produced by others.
• Support work winning and business development.
• Perform project management responsibilities as required.
• Work closely with 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 with clients, architects and contractors to solve problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A good understanding 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 relevant British Standards.

What’s in it for you?

Working at Sweco offers an inclusive, friendly and flexible environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful role where you’ll help transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients. We support flexible start and finish times, part-time and hybrid working options.

About Us

Transforming society together, we plan and design sustainable communities and cities of the future. We address the challenges of urbanisation, harness digitalisation, and strive for sustainable societies. We offer a combination of global expertise and local presence, with a focus on being a relevant partner for our clients.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contributions of all individuals. We promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity/paternity. We are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and to being a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Application and Contact

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk. To address requests, please provide: name, best contact method, position title, and requisition/vacancy number. We may close vacancies early; speculative CVs are not accepted. Our Talent Community offers updates on news, insights, and future vacancies.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Environmental Services