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 generation, 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