North Tyneside Council is looking for a highly motivated Building Services Electrical Design Engineer who will become part of the in-house multi-disciplinary Design Team within the Housing and Property Services department of the Council to deliver the Authority’s Housing and Public Buildings statutory compliance related activity and capital works programmes. 
 
Working alongside our Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer, the successful candidate will oversee delivery of M&E design packages for the diverse programme of works generated by the Council over its owned properties and assets. This includes but is not limited to five leisure centres, seventy-eight schools, alongside a range of libraries and museums.  
 
The postholder will be required to ensure the delivery of a range of technical compliance activities, including condition surveys, reports, drawings, specifications and all other related project documents are delivered on time and to budget, quality & regulatory standards. 
 
The successful individual will preferably have experience within the Building Services industry and shall be familiar with RIBA stages 0 to 7 and shall be able to provide fully detailed mechanical design packages which shall include specifications, schedules, drawings and required reports.  
 
The role will also include the management of external Consultants and preparation and delivery of reports on existing premises and preparation of briefing particulars to relevant specialists for tender. 
 
The applicant must be able to meet the physical and travel requirements of the post and shall be proficient in the use of design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Hevacomp, IES etc. 
   
If you consider yourself to be suitably qualified, enthusiastic and self-motivated this could be the job for you.  

As an employee of North Tyneside Council, you will feel valued from the moment you join us. We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure you are supported in your role from day one and our experienced and approachable management team will support you to achieve your professional goals.  
 
In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to our excellent benefits package: 

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (for contracts of 3 months or more) A supportive Occupational Sick Pay scheme 
• A generous annual leave allowance, which increases with service, plus bank holidays.  
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including part-time working, to support work/life balance (subject to business requirements) 
• Access to Occupational Health services including physiotherapy and counselling. 
• Our Employee Assistance Programme which includes a telephone helpline and extensive online resources for support and advice 
• Extensive training and development opportunities including access to our Learning Pool online platform.  
• Supported career progression. 
• Discounted membership of our Leisure Centres including 5 gyms; 4 pools; 1 spas and over 250 classes every week  
• The ‘Benefits Plus’ Scheme enabling salary sacrifice for Car Leasing; Cycle to Work Scheme; additional annual leave, public transport season tickets, and professional subscriptions. 
• Credit Union Savings Scheme   

The salary is £41,418.00 - £45,441.00 per annum

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and a Standard DBS disclosure will be required.

For an informal discussion please contact Sharon Mackay: sharon.mackay@northtyneside.gov.uk or 0191 643 7803. 
 
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  
  
In addition, staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidance in relation to safeguarding children and safe practice with vulnerable adults. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.