Job opportunity - Electrical Engineer

Cadogans is looking for an experienced and technical Electrical Engineer to join our developing team to be based in our Glasgow office.  Our team has grown not only in size but in reputation in the last few years resulting in a workload which is ever increasing with significant opportunities for the right applicant.

Cadogans are known as problem solvers.  Our workload includes specialist client technical advisory work; the full spectrum of design services; expert witness; detailed surveys of all types and niche advisory services to the legal industry.  Cadogans work for many clients in the public and private sector undertaking complex building services projects helping our clients make their buildings the best they can be.  With a mix of typical project work and detailed investigation projects our team are ready to tackle the most difficult of issues.

The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Technical Director.  The role will include the design development of all electrical engineering disciplines, undertaking investigations and research, being part of design teams and undertaking project management of clients and projects.  The successful candidate will have experience in construction practices in the UK.  Our close knit team work together across our Glasgow and Dundee offices.

Cadogans offer the right candidate an interesting and challenging role which will often stretch your engineering knowledge and lateral thinking to come up with the most appropriate solution. 

If you think you have the right skills and experience and feel you are not being utilised to your potential Cadogans want to hear from you. 

If you would like to discuss the role further or would like to apply for a position please do not hesitate to contact us.  To arrange a call or meeting in confidence with Gerry Brannigan (Managing Director – Buildings & Projects) please send a covering email and CV to d.smith@cadogans.com.

Note that we are not using agencies and want to hear from candidates directly.

Desired Skills & Experience

• CEng or IEng.  (If not currently qualified we would expect you to undertake appropriate training and development to achieve this in an agreed timescale)
• Membership of professional body (CIBSE, IET, IHEEM etc) is desirable.
• Varied experience across the electrical engineering disciplines, with detailed knowledge of key standards and principles.
• Experience across different sectors in the UK (particular experience in Healthcare is desirable)
• Lateral thinking
• Proven experience in managing clients, working in coordination with other design team members and delivery of solutions
• Capable of working unsupervised and using initiative
• Experience in Condition Surveys, dilapidations surveys and building services problem solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken are essential
• Knowledge of AutoCad MEP/Autodesk Revit MEP is desirable
• Experience in the use of Amtech and/or Hevacomp and Dialux/Relux is desirable
• Have a sound understanding of relevant standards including IET Wiring Regulations, CIBSE, SHTM/HTM, BSRIA, IET, British Standards etc.