Senior Electrical Mechanical Design Engineer

Glasgow

Job title: Senior Electrical + Mechanical Design Engineer Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)Location: GlasgowSalary: Up to £57,500 + Car allowance Overall Purpose of the Role:The role of the Lead Designer is to manage the production of discipline specific engineering design deliverables for a range of multi-disciplinary engineering projects across the Mechanical, Electrical, ICA and Civil disciplines within the Water Industry. You will be involved in the initial concept design, design development and management of projects through to detailed design, commissioning and completion across all business streams as required. Working under the direction of the Principal Designer, you will be responsible for the following key points within your discipline:• Manage a team of Designers, working to achieve individual project design deliverables in line with departmental and company goals• Ensure that all design work within the team is completed in compliance with all our clients QA Policies, Procedures and Specifications as necessary• Attend sites when required to assist with carrying out surveys and data gathering• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external key contacts in order to maximise efficiencies and identify further opportunities• Lead and perform as key member of a highly efficient, multi-disciplinary design teamMain Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:• Provide management support on projects across the business in the design and optioneering exercises to develop initial client concepts or requirements into workable solutions• Liaise with internal and external clients to identify their exact requirements • Attend site-based surveys to understand the needs of a given project, including meeting client representatives as well as gathering information and data to inform the optimum design solution• In conjunction with other disciplines on the project, manage detailed design tasks to client stage gate and approval specifications• Manage the production of design deliverables for specified projects alongside other team members and contribute technical guidance to projects as required • Support both team and personal Continuous Professional Development by demonstrating an awareness and understanding of advances or emergent technologies within your discipline• Highlight issues or improvements that could maximise efficiencies or enhance existing procedures• Develop knowledge and understanding of designing systems, products and processes that consider efficiency of manufacture and assembly i.e. (DfMA), including the use of standard products and repeatable designs in an off-site, production line facility• Design efficiently with respect to waste reduction and re-use of products or processes, including refurbishment techniques where appropriate• To submit all design work to relevant British Standards and client specifications. This includes adherence to all applicable guidance and regulations such as WiMES, CDM 2015, DSEAR Regs and Confined Space Regs as applicable• To ensure monthly audit and compliance targets are met by the team and that safety concerns are identified and addressed through to satisfactory resolution for the department• Correctly use our clients timesheet system to capture and maintain accurate records of time spent on each project• Assist with writing technical reports to summarise findings• Have an understanding of 2D/3D CAD systems, used to design and visualise project deliverables• Attend and contribute effectively to client meetings and workshops. • Line Manager duties for direct reports including but not limited to absence management• Demonstrate awareness of the technical standard when carrying out the roleBehaviours:• Safety – Support Safety & Wellbeing meaning we all go home safe and well.• Enjoyment – Create the right environment for our people to enjoy their work.• Respect – Be supportive and respectful.• Number 1 – To create the number 1 company of choice.• Family – Encourage family values.• Recognition – Recognise and celebrate others success.Professional Conduct• Maintain high standards of professional conduct at all times and protect and preserve the goals, values and reputation of our clients • Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and sustain a culture of doing the right thing• Inspire, motivate and guide others toward accomplishment of our clients goals and objectives; encourage and facilitate cooperation within the company to develop a common focus; and develop leadership skills in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding and guiding employees. • Supervise the activities and conduct of employees within the business stream for compliance with the applicable law, regulations and company policies and take appropriate action.Desired Knowledge, Experience & Skills – Key Competencies:• Subject specific technical knowledge and expertise• Commercial awareness of your specialist area of engineering• An eye for detail and a methodical work process• IT and CAD knowledge• Analytical and numeracy skills• Creative problem solving ability• Effective communication to liaise with team members, clients, contractors and others involved in the design process