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• Senior Electrical Design Engineer

  Kent - Tonbridge

  £45 per hour (Outside ir35)

  Contract

  Our client is looking to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer to support their expanding portfolio of complex, high-profile building services projects across the UK and internationally. Established in 1986 they have over 30 years' experience delivering high-quality MEP consultancy, sustainable engineering solutions and specialist technical services across the commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, embassy and infrastructure sectors. Joining a highly skilled multidisciplinary MEP team, you will play a key role in the delivery of electrical building services designs across a diverse range of refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects. Working from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, installation support and post-occupancy review, you will contribute to prestigious developments including luxury hotels, embassies, commercial offices, high-end residential schemes and major refurbishment projects. This is a hands-on design role requiring strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a collaborative design team. You will liaise closely with clients, architects and fellow engineers to develop innovative, practical and sustainable engineering solutions while delivering projects to the highest technical and commercial standards. Responsibilities:

  • Produce electrical building services designs across all RIBA Work Stages (1–7), taking projects from initial feasibility and concept design through to construction, commissioning and post-completion support.
  • Design and specify LV power distribution, mains and sub-mains distribution, cable containment, small power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm systems and associated electrical building services.
  • Develop performance specifications, calculations, technical reports, scope of works and tender documentation, ensuring compliance with current legislation, Building Regulations and industry standards.
  • Design and coordinate specialist electrical systems, including earthing and bonding, lightning protection, UPS systems, standby generation, HV/LV distribution and renewable energy technologies where required.
  • Coordinate closely with mechanical engineers, architects, BIM teams, contractors and other design disciplines to deliver fully integrated and technically robust MEP solutions.
  • Attend client, design and project meetings, providing technical advice, engineering reviews and feasibility studies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Undertake site inspections, monitor construction progress and provide technical support during installation, commissioning and project handover, ensuring designs are delivered in accordance with project requirements and quality standards.

  Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience delivering electrical building services designs within a UK consultancy or contractor environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and current industry best practice.
  • Proficient in industry-standard design software, including Amtech, Dialux/Relux and AutoCAD, with Revit experience advantageous.
  • Experience designing electrical services for commercial, hospitality, residential, healthcare or other complex building projects.
  • Confident producing high-quality technical designs across all RIBA work stages, working independently while managing multiple project deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
  • A proactive, detail-oriented engineer committed to delivering innovative, sustainable and compliant engineering solutions.

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• Intermediate Electrical Engineer

  Hertfordshire - St Albans

  to £48,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Company: The Company was founded in 1983 in South Africa. The company is very strong in leisure, education, commercial, retail and residential sectors of the market. The Company employs circa 20 employees, and although a relatively small Company punches well above its weight in terms of projects undertaken. Project values have varied from £4million to £200million in terms of construction value. They have won national and international awards for some of its projects and has established itself as a leader in low carbon and renewable technologies and low energy buildings. The type of work is varied; for instance they have written the technical guidance for Sport England wet and dry sports centres and partnered with a number of local authorities and main contractors. The design work varies from developing concept designs to Stage 3 for planning purposes to fully detailed design, contract and construction drawings. The candidate will report directly to the Director. The candidate joins the company in the midst of exciting times, with a strong order book and growth opportunities. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills and ultimately manage their own projects, which will include managing a team of engineers, building physicist and technicians. Qualifications and experience:

  • British citizen or in possession of the right to work in the UK
  • Degree qualified in electrical engineering
  • From 2 years’ experience to senior engineer working as electrical (building services) design engineer (preferably in in the UK)
  • Good design skills
  • Preferential but not essential experience:
    • Working knowledge of wiring regulations BS 7671
    • Working knowledge of relevant British Standards
    • Experience in Education, leisure, residential, and mixed use sectors
    • Familiarity with BREEAM, and implications for M&E design
    • Revit MEP

  Job Description: The engineer will be required to deal with projects predominantly in the South-East from concept/feasibility stage, through design and construction to commissioning and handover under the guidance of a director. Skills that will be developed include but are not limited to the following:

  • Lighting calculations
  • Cable calculations
  • Part L Compliance checking
  • Detail development of concept designs to include equipment selection and specification etc
  • Design and specification of renewable technologies
  • Liaison with utility companies for new and diversion of existing services
  • Liaison with architects, clients, structural engineers and contractors
  • Project Management
  • Site inspections

  Benefits:

  • Private medical aid for the individual and immediate family
  • Company pension fund with Aviva (5% employee / 3% employer)
  • Travel costs for business covered
  • Annual leave 25 days / annum (30 days after 5 years service)
  • WFH up to 2 days per week, to be agreed with line manager
  • Hours of work 08h30 to 17h00 with 1 hour for lunch
  • Mobile Phone allowance

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• Electrical Engineer – Critical Systems

  London Hybrid - City, EC4

  £72 per hour (Inside ir35)

  Contract

  Client: Full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm. Founded in 1898, headquartered in the USA with a global presence of 75 offices worldwide and employing c10,000 staff. Specialising in providing comprehensive solutions for a variety of industries, including energy, aerospace, water, transportation, environmental, and industrial sectors. The firm is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions and offer a wide range of services, from conceptual design and detailed engineering to construction management and ongoing operations support. With a reputation for excellence they are renowned for their client focused approach and have a proven track record of delivering complex projects worldwide. As a 100% employee-owned company, it emphasizes a strong culture of collaboration, professional growth, and community involvement, creating an environment where employees are empowered to lead and make a lasting impact on the projects they work on. Role: You will be working as part of our multidiscipline team of Project Managers, Architects and Engineers in our London Office delivering Data Centre projects across RIBA Work Stages 1-5 for projects in UK and Europe. You will work under the direction of the Technical Director/Principal Engineers responsible for the projects but be capable of working independently and supervising Assistant Engineers to deliver designs / compliance reviews in accordance with the Client’s requirements / Project Basis of Design and related National Standards, according to mutually agreed time allocations. Duties:

  • Lead electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
  • Management of the delivery of design, 2D or 3D modelling work undertaken by remote design offices.
  • Prepare electrical equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets.
  • Review electrical equipment vendor drawings, data interface with suppliers, clients other engineering disciplines, detailers, designers.
  • Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget staffing planning and construction planning.
  • Participate in the development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for the effective management of change orders.
  • Apply expert knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
  • Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
  • Quality review production drawings and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
  • Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of electrical systems.
  • Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations.
  • Prepare and present technical reports for clients.
  • Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence (review and checking of their own and work undertaken by engineers under their supervision prior to this being offered for final review).
  • Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Electrical Engineering or related degree/international qualification.
  • Chartered Status preferred.
  • CSCS Card holder preferred.

  Skills: Appropriate candidates shall have the following relevant experience and skills:

  • A minimum of 8 years’ post graduate electrical services design experience including 2 years’ experience delivering the MV/LV electrical services designs for Data Centre projects.
  • Performed the role of Compliance Monitoring/Technical Advisor on Contractor Design and Build projects with an understanding of application of The Employer’s Requirements. Including but not limited to:
    • Reviewing Contractor’s design proposals
    • Technical Submittals
    • Working / Installation drawings
    • Equipment manufacturers shop drawings
  • Experience of undertaking site inspections of electrical services installations for compliance with the design / Specification materials and workmanship and Statutory Requirements.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the design of resilient MV/LV electrical distribution systems to provide concurrently maintainable and fault tolerant systems.
  • Competent in the design of LV distribution systems with a working knowledge of BS7671 and IEC 60364 and in the use of Trimble Electrical Designer 2D.
  • Competent to undertake internal lighting designs and in the use of DIALux.
  • Competent in the use of Revit to produce 2D SLDs and 3D models.
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, collaboration, time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving team environment.

  Preferred:

  • Experience of electrical design on projects in Finland, Germany, Iceland or Italy.
  • Knowledge of MV/LV power system analysis and competent in the use of Etap.

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