- Undertake duties including site surveying, site inspections, design and working drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, contract documents, design calculations, assessment and reporting on existing facilities and plant, technical and contract administrator's duties as appropriate.
- Liaise with statutory bodies as required.
- Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice and standards applying to the construction process ., Town Planning Acts, Building Standards Legislation, Eurocodes, etc.
- Work as Contract Administrator, or work as consultant to Lead Designer/Contract Administrator.
- Submitting applications for new Electrical Utility Supplies.
- Liaise with clients in the compilation and development of the brief and prepare feasibility studies, independently or as part of a team.
- Comply with relevant legislation, regulations and the Council's and Property Service's policies on Health and Safety and codes of practice.
- Carry out other tasks within the general scope of the post as may be allocated from time to time.
- Comply with the Council's Scheme of Administration and Standing Orders.
- Contribute to the achievement of the Council's corporate aims and values.
Design Technician 1 - Glenrothes, United Kingdom - Fife Council
Description
Job Details
Reporting to the Electrical Engineer, Professional Services Group 1, the successful candidate will be required to work independently or as part of a design team, carrying out electrical engineering duties and producing technical design solutions on a variety of building projects from inception to completion.
The position is predominantly Monday to Friday; however the post holder will be required to be contactable by telephone if guidance/support is required in relation to out of hours emergencies.
Specific responsibilities include:
The Person
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and significant experience of working within a Building Services Electrical Engineering Design role. You should have a good Electrical Engineering knowledge and the ability to keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and practice which impact on electrical engineering and safety.
Applicants must be educated to a minimum of SCQF 7 and have an HNC in an appropriate Electrical Engineering area. Qualification to SCQF 9, having an Ordinary Degree, is desirable.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to carry out Contract Administration Duties, delivering projects to agreed targets and to a high standard.