Senior Electrical Designer

Senior Electrical Designer

Location: Macclesfield

Sector: Pharmaceuticals



We are one of the UKs largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. We support clients in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear and Food and Beverage industries to deliver next , value-added engineering solutions.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Electrical Designer to be based in Macclesfield Cheshire.

The Senior Electrical Designer will have the responsibility to support the local projects team through provision of Electrical Engineering, Design and Consulting Services.

This role will require a high level of autonomy and strong communication skills.

The Senior Electrical Designer will have a technical engineering design background and pharmaceutical sector related experience.

Role Detail Description:

The Senior Electrical Designer will work closely with the Multi Discipline Design Team and Project Manager supporting the efficient and effective delivery of pharmaceutical projects.

The post holder will:

Review and assess customer needs

Provide resource estimates for design related activities

Produce reports, scope of works, concept design and detailed designs (Typically RIBA 2-4)

Support effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets together with the ability to multi-task and prioritise

Produce documentation in accordance with defined standards / quality requirements

Liaise with design and equipment subcontractors

Lead the improvement of performance by seeking, reviewing and applying, where appropriate, innovative solutions

Interface with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Process, HVAC and Civil

This position requires significant interface with the client and the BGEN Installation team to meet these requirements it is recommended the Senior Electrical Designer attends the Macclesfield office 3 days per week.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Extensive experience (at least 5 years) in a relevant design role including successful delivery of electrical installation designs within projects for the pharmaceutical sector.

HNC or Degree in technical engineering related subject

Membership of professional Institution or similar body is desirable

Experience in UK pharmaceutical construction projects is desirable

Experience of E&I design best practices

Experience in electrical building services design including LV Distribution, Lighting, Small Power, Fire Safety Systems, Security Systems, Structured Cabling etc essential

Project lifecycle experience (Concept through detail design to construction support)

Knowledge of data and administrative management practices and procedures

Sound experience and knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Undertake site surveys

Possess collaborative skills and experience working in part of a multi-discipline team

Possess ability to work in a team or alone, comfortable to liaise with client representatives

Strong communication and organisational skills

Provision of 2D and 3D Design Deliverables, GAs, equipment layouts and cable/containment routing diagrams

Single line diagrams

Earthing diagrams

Software Packages

Proficient use of the following software packages:

AutoCAD LT

Relux/Dialux

Electrical OM Cable Sizing Software / Trimble pro-design

Navisworks

Revit (Desirable)

Microsoft suite of programs