Electrical Technical Engineer (Design) in CB1

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Vacancy Summary\n\nJob Title: Electrical Technical Engineer (Design)\n\nJob Type: Permanent\n\nJob Ref: #1404\n\nLocation: Cambridge (2 days/week), London (2 days/week), Home-based (1 day/week hybrid)\n\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nSalary: £70k-£80k basic plus competitive package inc. car or allowance, mileage to site, pension, health, bonus, etc.\n\nCompany & Project\n\nA Top 50 Main Contractor is seeking to recruit a talented and experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will take ownership of the electrical design function across multiple high-profile projects, specialising in managing the design coordination of the electrical services from pre-construction to project commencement, as well as providing technical oversight to on-site delivery teams.\n\nThe key objective of this position is to drive value and mitigate risk by cultivating and leading high-impact relationships with MEP Consultants, BIM Coordinators, and CDP Specialists.\n\nOur client has an enviable track record on projects valued at £50m+ and consistently delivers repeat business across London, the East, and the South.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities\n\nStakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with external engineering consultants and specialist design partners.\nProcurement Support: Assist with the scope definition and appointment of design and modelling consultants.\nPerformance Tracking: Monitor progress and manage the deliverables of design teams.\nTechnical Review & QA: Review engineering designs to ensure technical compliance, quality, and cost-efficiency.\nEquipment & Vendor Approval: Validate major electrical equipment selections (e.g., switchgear, distribution, lighting/controls) and approve specialist subcontractor designs.\nRisk Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks and design opportunities.\nSafety & Sustainability: Drive safety-by-design principles and ensure environmental, energy-efficiency, and wellbeing standards are met.\nValue Engineering: Develop and integrate cost-saving and value-management design proposals.\nSite Verification: Inspect on-site installations to ensure alignment with approved design documents.\nProblem Solving: Provide technical troubleshooting and support during the testing and commissioning phase.\nCorporate Alignment: Promote company values and model professional behaviours.

\n\nDesirable Experience & Education\n\nA proven track record operating for an MEP subcontractor or main contractor.\nBackground in Electrical design.\nA relevant engineering, electrical, or building services qualification is desirable; however, other routes of experience will be considered.\nPrevious Roles: Electrical Design Engineer OR Senior Electrical Engineer OR Lead Design Engineer OR Building Services Design Engineer OR Electrical Manager. \n\nApplication Process\n\nIf you would like more information on this Electrical Engineer (Design) position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed. You will be contacted within 48 hours if your experience aligns with our client's requirements.\n\nServices advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business