Job Description

The Construction Consultancy Services (CCS) team provide client-side construction consultancy services across a range of professional disciplines to deliver capital build projects and programmes of all sizes, value and complexity on behalf of Durham County Council.



The team operate a blended approach with internal and external design teams and construction partners selected to suit each projects needs; with a designated project lead facilitating the process to achieve goals and success criteria in line with the RIBA stages of a project lifecycle.



The overall objective is to support the Council in improving the built environment to benefit the residents of County Durham.



The team has a full and varied portfolio of projects, which includes the construction of a major strategic employment site; construction of major highway junction improvements; a rolling programme of new build and refurbishment projects across the school estate; a continuous programme of capitalised maintenance condition works; public realm improvements; office accommodation fit out; highways infrastructure works; house building/plots; flood defence works and PFI contract management.



Staff are experienced in NEC and JCT contract administration and many are accredited PRINCE2 Practitioners. The team hold a diverse range of professional accreditation and chartership including APM, IHE, CIOB, CIBSE, MIOSH, CIBSE, RICS, CIAT and RIBA.



Professional disciplines and services provided by the team cover:

Construction Project Management Quantity Surveying and Accounts Contract Administration Construction, Design and Management Programme and Project Support Architectural Building Design Mechanical and Electrical Design Building Surveying Clerk of Works Building Condition Surveys


To assist with an expanding capital programme the team now require an Electrical Design Engineer.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

In the role of Electrical Design Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for conducting the electrical design for a wide range of building projects. In some cases, acting as the project lead fulfilling project management, contract administration and principal designer duties. In other cases, fulfilling lead designer or sub-consultant designer duties as part of a multi-disciplinary team.



You will

Design and develop electrical systems and layouts for building projects. Prepare detailed electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications using CAD software. Perform system calculations, including load analysis and circuit design. Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet client requirements and regulatory standards. Support procurement by preparing technical specifications and reviewing supplier proposals.


We encourage you to contact Paul Wilkinson, CCS Manager on tel. no. 07880 180230 or email paul.wilkinson3@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

This is a career band role and as such we are interested in applications from people with a differing range of knowledge and experience in line with the criteria for each of the grades on offer. Appointment will be made at the grade level depending on relevant experience.



Please refer to the attached person specifications for the full criteria.




If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service. Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year. Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year). Hybrid working (home and office working). Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS. Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme. Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring. Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers). Discounted DCC gym membership. Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause. Trade Union membership. A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.



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HYBRID WORKING

Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.




We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.



As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.



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INTERVIEWS

The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 19th October and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on Monday 27th October 2025.



We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

HOW TO APPLY

In line with the County Councils Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.




Please use the Person Specification section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.




If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 3), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk



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