Design Technician – Level 1

Fife Council

Design Technician 1 at Glenrothes handling electrical engineering duties and technical design solutions for various building projects. Working independently or as part of a design team.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeGlenrothes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £43,437 - £47,604 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering Design, including site surveying, design calculations, and compliance with statutory regulations. Proficient in Contract Administration and client liaison for project feasibility and development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DesignContract AdministrationSite SurveyingDesign CalculationsCompliance with Legislation

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Hard Skills

Technical Design SolutionsWorking DrawingsSpecificationsBills of QuantitiesAssessment and Reporting

Soft Skills

Independent WorkTeam CollaborationClient Liaison

Certifications & Qualifications

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Building ServicesStatutory LegislationRegulationsIndustry Codes of PracticeFeasibility Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work independently or as part of a design team, carrying out electrical engineering duties
Produce technical design solutions on various building projects from inception to completion
Undertake duties including site surveying, site inspections, design and working drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, contract documents, design calculations, assessment and reporting
Liaise with statutory bodies as required
Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice and standards
Work as Contract Administrator or consultant to Lead Designer/Contract Administrator
Liaise with clients in the compilation and development of the brief and prepare feasibility studies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of SCQF 7 and HNC in an appropriate Electrical Engineering area
Ability to carry out Contract Administration Duties
Significant experience of working within a Building Services Electrical Engineering Design Role
Good Electrical Engineering knowledge
Ability to keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and practice that impact on electrical engineering and safety

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services