Design Engineer – Electrical

Design Engineer – Electrical

Horley, Surrey

Up to £35k per year + company bonus + generous benefits package

Our client are a leading consultant, designer, installer, and maintenance/servicer of renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Having established in 2006, our client have grown from its base at Horley and now operates across three UK locations, employing around sixty people with a range of expertise and knowledge to help new colleagues grow and learn in an exciting industry.

Our clients’ approach to their projects is comprehensive; starting with an initial consultation through to the design, installation, and maintenance of their systems all of which are completed by their inhouse engineers and technicians. This approach, coupled with the use of industry-leading products, ensures the customer experience before, during and after our installation is second-to-none, and the long-term efficiency of their installations is market-leading. Over 70% of our clients work comes directly from referrals; this alone speaks volumes about the quality of their approach and work.

The heat pump projects that our client delivers reduces carbon emissions by between 70-80% meaning you will play a critical role in helping homeowners, housebuilders and business owners acting as the country moves towards NetZero.

The government are looking for a ten-fold increase in the number of heat pumps that are installed each year to 600,000 per year by 2028. Their Powering up Britain policy paper issued at the end of Mach 2023 also featured the acceleration of renewable, carbon capture, decarbonising transport and speeding up planning. Legislation and building regulations will also be changing to support industry growth.

The Role

The Position

We are seeking on behalf of our client to recruit a Design Engineer with an electrical focus to work alongside the Design Manager to create technical designs for the systems our client install. Working as part of a team of Technical Designers, Project Managers and Sales consultants to deliver a cost effective detailed technical design to meet specifications.

Core responsibilities

  • Work as part of a team with other Technical Designers, Project Managers and Sales Consultants to deliver cost-effective detailed technical designs to meet job specifications
  • Conducting field verification and site surveys of the project sites prior to commencing design work
  • Responsible for the technical design for the systems our client install with a focus on electric and BMS
  • Design schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Responsible for performing calculations and cable selection
  • When the design is agreed, you will transfer it to the engineering team that will install the system and you will provide technical support throughout the lifetime of the project
  • To provide technical advice to members of the sales and maintenance teams as and when required
  • You will be someone who is keen to improve efficiency and reliability by, for example looking to develop standard, reusable design patterns.
  • You will be required to constantly keep up to date with relevant technologies in order to provide advise to the company on technology choices.

Your profile, Experience & Qualifications

  • Ideally educated to degree level in a scientific or technical subject such as Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • Knowledge of CAD tools – AutoCAD and Revit
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations
  • Good understanding of electrical components
  • Experience in preparation of SLD, protection & metering diagram, cable scheduling and installation detail drawings
  • Preferably with work experience in the Renewable Energy industry post-graduation or a background in Building Services
  • Good organisational skills and the discipline to be thorough and structured with your designs with attention to detail and quality
  • Self-starter – able to manage workload efficiently and be able to work well with others and in a team
  • Willingness to travel to job sites as needed
  • Inquisitive and interested in Renewable Energy systems with a desire to learn and understand technologies and systems

What is in it for you

  • Generous holiday allowance with the office being shut between Christmas and New Year
  • All statutory bank holiday’s off
  • Discretionary bonus and pay increase each year
  • Access to on-site gym
  • Pension Contribution
  • Life Assurance Insurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Long service awards
  • Possibility of company funding for Chartered Engineer Program

Our client are at the forefront of the renewable energy industry, proudly holding the mantle of a market leader in the United Kingdom.

They stand as a beacon of expertise and innovation, boasting a wealth of experience as consultants, designers, suppliers, installers, and maintainers of cutting-edge renewable energy systems.

Their commitment to sustainable solutions and environmental stewardship has propelled them to the forefront of the industry, and we are seeking individuals who share their same passion for a greener future to join their dynamic and dedicated team.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to be considered for this opportunity, click apply and a member of our team will be in touch!

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