Electrical Engineer - 37 hours

at  Torbay Council

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION >

Year on year our Property Services Team successfully deliver high quality services to our customer base across the Southwest. We make sure that the assets owned by our clients are properly maintained in line with good industry practice and legal requirements.
We are looking to recruit someone who has a sound knowledge of electrical engineering, is passionate about their chosen career path and is also keen to help colleagues develop and qualify in their chosen professions.
The role will see you assist in the organisation of the workload in the Electrical Building Services Section. You’ll be managing a variety of schemes and projects making sure we provide a cost-effective service to our clients. You’ll be carrying out surveys and feasibility studies and preparing reports and estimate. The role also requires you to work closely with, external clients, architects, building surveyors and other parties for both internal and external projects.

You will need:

• Good knowledge of modern practice in building services engineering with a practical knowledge of building services engineering on construction sites and existing buildings.
• Working knowledge of BS 7671 (IEE Regulations), BS5839 (Fire Alarms), BS5266 (Emergency Lighting), Building Management Systems (Schneider Electrics) or similar, and Health & Safety knowledge – Construction Skill Certification Scheme (CSCS Card).
• Proven or demonstrable track record of supervising contractors and of administering contracts, measurements, and accounts.
• BTEC HNC in Electrical Building Services Engineering /City & Guilds 4467 Higher Professional Diploma in Electrical Building Services (or equivalent).
• Skilled in the use of Autocad, and Electrical Building Services engineering design and/or a contracting office.
• Good customer service skills.

There has never been a better time to join our team at Torbay Council. We want to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. If you do too, join us.
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SKILLS

Essential:

• Effective communication and negotiation skills, including correspondence and report preparation.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD LT and AutoCAD.
• Ability and adaptability in electrical engineering practices and design standards in the broad range of buildings and structures found within the regional environment, including urban, commercial, industrial, domestic, leisure, and marine services.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of sound electrical engineering practices especially in relation to health and safety, safe methods of working, renewable/sustainable energy/accessibility, e.g., making appropriate provision for wheelchair access/ provision for visually impaired.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Procurement process and financial regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance contained within the Building Regulations and current design codes of practice.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Significant experience of electrical engineering design, survey, taking-off quantities and contract preparation including use of modern computer techniques.
• Proven or demonstrable track record of supervising contractors and of administering contracts, measurements and accounts.

Please refer the Job description for details