Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Job description
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Directorate: Environment & Regeneration
Section: Architectural Design and Project Management
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Location of post: The Quays, Brunel Way, Briton Ferry SA11 2GG
Are you an experienced electrical design engineer eager to make a lasting impact on your community? Do you thrive on leading innovative projects from concept to completion that enhance the quality of life for our residents? If you're passionate about creating cutting-edge infrastructure that supports and enriches everyday life, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Competitive Benefits Package:
* Generous Pension Contribution: Enjoy a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution.
* Holiday Entitlement: Start with 25 days of holiday, increasing to 32 days after 5 years of service, plus 8 bank holidays and one extra statutory day at Christmas.
* Health & Wellbeing: Access our employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and utilise the cycle to work scheme.
* Life Assurance: Ensure financial security for your family with life assurance of 3x your salary.
* Additional Benefits: Free onsite parking, relocation scheme (subject to conditions), career development through mentoring and career coaching initiatives, access to employee support schemes and financial wellbeing initiatives.
For more information on our employment package please see the ‘Reasons to work for NPT’ document.
Your Role:
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will:
* Lead Electrical Design Projects: Manage new builds, refurbishments, and extensions of Council properties, including commercial and light industrial premises, schools, theatres, and leisure facilities.
* Project Management: Plan, monitor, and control major capital projects from initial design brief to installation, ensuring delivery within budget and meeting quality standards, industry regulations, and C.I.B.S.E. guidelines.
* Collaborate: Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into architectural builds.
* Mentor: Guide junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.
* Innovate: Apply creative thinking to installation and materials, ensuring designs are fit for purpose and meet safety and energy requirements.
Requirements:
We are seeking someone with:
* Experience: Proven experience in electrical design engineering within a building environment, focusing on medium to large-scale projects.
* Qualifications: HND/HNC/Bachelor's degree or Master's in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard design software and drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, Hevacomp/Bentley) and Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Teams).
* Project Management: Strong knowledge of project management approaches, budgeting, and resource allocation procedures.
* Health & Safety: Familiarity with health and safety guidelines in the construction industry.
* Leadership: Ability to take the lead and effectively collaborate with stakeholders of all levels.
* Driving Licence: Hold a current full UK driving licence.
Exciting Projects:
Join us and work on diverse projects such as:
* A new 850-pupil comprehensive school and a junior school, both zero-carbon buildings.
* A technology centre and industrial processing unit in Port Talbot.
* Refurbishment and reconfiguration of a theatre within one of our civic centres.
* A new cinema extension on an existing historic theatre and art centre.
* Remodelling of an old comprehensive into a community education facility.
Apply Now:
For an informal discussion, please contact: Neil Davies
Phone: 07971 669681
Email: j.n.davies@NPT.gov.uk
Neath Port Talbot Council is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to assist. We are proud to offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities and armed forces veterans.
DBS requirements: This post is not subject to a DBS check.
Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.