Electrical Engineer (Capital Programmes) [Manchester City council]

Job Description

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Electrical Engineer

• Pay Per Hour: £40
• Location: Manchester, M60 (Hybrid WFH)
• Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Join the Capital Programmes Division at Manchester City Council, responsible for developing and delivering Capital construction programmes valued at approximately £200m per year across the city. We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Electrical Engineer to work within our M&E project team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take responsibility for the electrical design, planning, management, and delivery of projects and programmes.
• Work on diverse projects including maintenance and refurbishment of school programmes, listed buildings, art galleries, city centre public realm monuments, national sporting/leisure facilities, and more.
• Involve in infrastructure & fabrication improvements, solar PV installations, decarbonisation schemes, and design of the Manchester Christmas Market power scheme.
• Conduct NBS specification or similar software packages, calculations, and feasibility studies on all types of buildings.
• Ensure compliance with building and planning legislation, Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and use CAD software systems effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering Degree/HND/HNC in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable experience from a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience in electrical design and a wide range of construction knowledge.
• Successful track record in the delivery of major refurbishment and new build schemes.
• Proficiency in NBS specification software or similar, and a good working knowledge of CAD systems.
• Familiarity with relevant commercial and contractual experience.

Benefits:

• 35-hour working week with flexible working options.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office, 2 days WFH). xwzovoh
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities to remain up-to-date with industry standards.