Electrical Engineer

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Energy and Special Interest Projects team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

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 both Engineer and Senior Engineer grades.

Duties will be varied but generally include the following :

• 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 with agreed timescales and budgets.


• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.


• Attending design and site meetings.


• Managing your own workload.


• Working closely with the delivery teams and Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery.


• Providing mentorship to others in the team.


• Producing accurate documentation including specifications, models, drawings, calculations, feasibility studies, condition reports, etc., Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those hard to fill roles.


We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in December 2023 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We'll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2024 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

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• 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.


• The ability to manage a variety of projects meeting varying deadlines.


• Strong problem-solving skills to work alongside clients, architects, and contractors to solve problems and come up with innovative solutions.


• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.


• A good understanding, knowledge, 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 all relevant British Standards.


If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we'd love to hear from you.

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Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients' most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests.

We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.

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We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.