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Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)

As Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering detailed electrical designs and fully coordinated construction information across a wide range of projects within the MEP design team. This is a diverse and hands-on role, ensuring all design outputs provide M&E Contractors with the appropriate level of detail to support efficient and effective on-site delivery. In this role, you will be responsible to the Head of MEP Design and will represent the design team in client-facing environments, including design workshops, progress meetings and technical reviews. You will play a key role in providing technical expertise and contributing to successful project delivery across the wider business. You will be responsible for producing high-quality design documentation, including drawings, specifications and calculation packages using industry-standard software. Working closely with the BIM Manager, you will ensure clear and accurate drawing mark-ups to support coordinated digital delivery. As a Lead Engineer, you will also support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers, managing workflows and ensuring all project deliverables are completed on time and to a consistently high standard.

Essential Skills:

• Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience)

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in electrical design, with a proven track record of owning and delivering design packages

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical deliverables, including drawings, specifications, schedules and schematics

• Proficient in industry-standard design tools for lighting and electrical calculations (e.g. Amtech, Dialux, Relux or equivalent)

• Strong working knowledge of relevant British Standards and statutory compliance requirements

• Experience coordinating designs within multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, structural and architectural)

• Confident in reviewing and interpreting technical information to ensure accuracy, compliance and buildability

• Experience working within BIM environments, with the ability to provide clear and coordinated drawing mark-ups

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