Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities:

• Represent the company in professional and diligent manner always.
• To provide discipline leadership.
• To adhere to the design process and undertake mechanical engineering design activities relating to the project.
• To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in producing first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget.
• Review and management of project from inception to post construction duties.
• Good Knowledge of relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise.
• To develop thorough knowledge of and compliance with company procedures and standards.
• To contribute and assist, as required by the Project Leader or Senior Partner, or nominated Engineer.

Skills: Required:

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Qualified as a Chartered Engineer.
• Solid technical understanding of own core engineering discipline and the role of the mechanical engineer within the design team.
• Broad understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material.
• Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project.
• Able to negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others.
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
• Self-organized and motivated.
• Developed problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to use Autodesk Revit and Microsoft ‘Office’ suite.

Desirable:

• International project experience.
• LEED qualified or having working familiarity with environmental assessment methods such as LEED/BREEAM/WELL etc.
• Broad understanding of sustainable design and the role of HVAC systems design in the built environment with some knowledge on MEP embodied carbon.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE design standards, including 55, 62.1, 90.1 etc.
• Ability to use some of the following software applications: IES, Adobe Creative Suite
• Coding in python, dynamo, grasshopper, C+.

Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities:

• To fully understand Mechanical systems design process and undertake mechanical engineering design activities relating to assigned projects.
• To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in leading to first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget.
• To have thorough knowledge of, and comply with, company procedures and standards.

Skills: Required:

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Have 2 to 4 years of previous mechanical engineering design experience.
• Foundational technical understanding of building mechanical engineering discipline and an appreciation of the role of the environmental engineer within the design team.
• Developing understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment.
• Appreciation of building design and architecture with creative and innovative mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated design process environment.
• To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution with objective of acquiring chartered status.
• Ability to use engineering software including experience of using Autodesk Revit and advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations.
• Willing to learn new software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite to create reports and presentation material.
• Working knowledge of core technical guidance published by ASHRAE and CIBSE.
• Able to negotiate and communicate well in English, including both spoken and written language plus an ability to listen and to understand others.
• Ability to understand and formulate appropriate design decisions.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate initiative in approach to own work, self-organised and motivated.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.

Desirable:

• International project experience.
• Aware of UK and International design standards.
• Ability to use some of the following software applications: IES or other dynamic simulation tools, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc), Bluebeam.
• Additional languages, in particular: European mainland languages, Arabic, Mandarin.

Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Principal Electrical Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities:

• Full time role reporting to the team leader / partner.
• Undertake and deliver high quality detailed engineering design for electrical building services and power distribution systems, including calculations, analysis, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models, specifications, and other documents required.
• Apply relevant legislation, standards, regulations, guides and good practise for UK and International projects.
• Take responsibility for specific areas of the design and project development. Lead electrical engineering design for small and medium sized projects.
• Seek, complete and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
• Represent the company in professional and diligent manner at all times, attend meetings with client, project team, contractors etc.
• Communicate design concepts and detailed solutions to a varied audience including engineers, architects, contractors and client representatives both in report form and verbally in presentations.
• Manage multiple projects, delegate work and supervise junior engineers in the team.
• Act as a mentor for the practice Graduate Training Scheme.

Skills: Essential:

• Electrical engineering, Building Services/Engineering related degree or related experience with electrical bias.
• Fluent English (Spoken and Written).
• Qualified as a Chartered Engineer or in final stage of registering (or validated Overseas equivalent).
• Solid technical understanding of own core engineering discipline and the role of the electrical engineer within the design team.
• Broad understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material.
• Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project.
• Able to present, negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others.
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
• Self-organized and motivated.
• Developed problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to use general and engineering and construction specific software for design and analysis including BIM, electrical engineering, lighting design eg. Autodesk Revit, Trimble ProDesign, Dialux.

Desirable:

• International project experience.
• Familiar with LEED, WELL environmental assessment methods.
• Second language.

Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Senior Electrical Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities:

• Represent the company in professional and diligent manner always.
• To provide discipline leadership.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, design team, authorities, utilities and associated organisations.
• Attend all meetings with client, project team, contractors etc.
• Undertake and deliver high quality detailed engineering design for electrical building services and power distribution systems, including calculations, analysis, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models, specifications and other documents required.
• Review and management of project from inception to post construction duties.
• Good Knowledge of relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise.
• To have thorough knowledge of and compliance procedures and standards.
• To contribute and assist, as required by the Project Leader or Senior Partner, or nominated Engineer.
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required.
• Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.

Skills: Required:

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Qualified as a Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status.
• Solid technical understanding of own core engineering discipline and the role of the electrical engineer within the design team.
• Broad understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material.
• Ability to use Autodesk Revit, Amtech/Trimble, Dialux and Microsoft ‘Office’ suite
• Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project.
• Able to negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others.
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Developed problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
• Self motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
• Flexible attitude.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
• Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members.

Desirable:

• International project experience.
• LEED qualified or having working familiarity with environmental assessment methods.
• Familiarity with CIBSE design standards.
• Ability to use some of the following software applications: IES, Elevate, AGI, Relux, Hevacomp, Adobe Creative Suite.
• Mandarin, Cantonese or mainland European language skills.

 

Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Electrical Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities:

• Represent the company in professional and diligent manner at all times.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, design team, authorities, utilities and associated organisations.
• Attend all meetings with client, project team, contractors etc.
• Undertake and deliver high quality detailed engineering design for electrical building services and power distribution systems, including calculations, analysis, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models, specifications and other documents required.
• Review and management of project from inception to post construction duties.
• Good Knowledge of relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise.
• Seek, complete and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
• To have thorough knowledge of and compliance with procedures and standards.
• Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required.
• Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.

Qualities and Skills:  Required:

• Chartered Engineer or Professional Registered working toward CEng in 6 months. With Electrical engineering or Building Services Degree with electrical bias, 2,1 or higher.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a building design engineering capacity within the UK and internationally.
• Proven ability to design electrical Building Services systems and demonstrate rationale behind proposals.
• Experience of being Lead Electrical Engineering for more than one project (construction value >£30M).
  • Required involvement from Concept to Construction.
  • Involved in Construction Administration (snagging, Testing &Commissioning).
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of low carbon design.
• Mentoring and management of junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and experience.
• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
• Self motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
• Flexible attitude.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
• Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members.

 Desirable:

• Project Management with good financial acumen.
• Experience in Education, Hospital, Retail, Airport, Stadia, High-rise Mixed Used Commercial projects delivery.
• Second Language.
• Specialism in one or more of the following: - Lighting and Daylighting - Vertical Transportation - IT and Communications Infrastructure - Security - Acoustic - High / Medium Voltage - Earthing, Bonding and EMC - Lightning Protection - UPS and Generator - Fire Protection - Building Information Modelling.
• Proficient in some of the following: - Revit - Navisworks - AutoCad - Microstation - Rhino - AGI32 - Dialux - Relux - Radiance - Elevate - Amtech - Hevacomp - InDesign - NBS Create / NES Spec - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project.

 

Role: This is an opportunity for a Graduate Electrical Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities:

• To understand the design project.
• To prepare, and develop under the guidance of a project leader, calculations, analysis, drawings, diagrams, models and other documents relating to the design.
• To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team.
• To take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development.
• To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies.
• To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
• To contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Project Leader or Senior Partner, or nominated Engineer.
• To take responsibility in project document control and filing as required by the project leader.
• Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with procedures and standards.

Qualities and Skills: Essential:

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Technical engineering skills with the relevant university qualifications.
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion.
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
• Advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations.
• Working knowledge of core technical guidance of the IET Wiring Regulations; BS 7671 and CIBSE supporting documents relevant to the position.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – articulate and diplomatic manner.
• Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
• Self motivated and able to take responsibility.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
• Flexible attitude.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
• Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the engineer’s role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management.
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget.
• Ability to use some of the following: Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Dialux, AGI, Amtech/ Trimble Calculation Software, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

  This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Position: To manage and lead the delivery of sustainable building services solutions on individual projects; to be a proactive member of the sustainability team; to contribute to the resource allocation of sustainability requirements as project work demands; contribute to the development of the sustainability team with marketing and fee bids and keeping up to date with current Legislation and Planning Policies.  This position can be based in one of our clients numerous UK offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Warrington, Aberdeen, or Glasgow. Responsibilities:

• Delivery of Energy Strategies for Planning Applications
• Lodgement of SAP calculations
• Lodgement of non-domestic and domestic EPCs
• Delivery of Sustainability Statements for Planning Applications
• Knowledge of BREEAM / WELL
• Knowledge of Home Quality Mark (HQM)
• Thermal modelling to Level 5 (preferred)
• Knowledge of façade performance and U-value calculations
• Knowledge of Energy Auditing and Assessment
• Knowledge of daylight calculations
• Input into fee proposals

Requirements (essential):

• Educated to degree level in related discipline
• Knowledge of residential and non-residential energy modelling
• BREEAM Assessor
• Presentation skills
• Ensure that the Quality System procedures are adhered to
• Responsible attitude and actively undertake training
• Lead external workshops and design team meetings

Requirements (desirable):

• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical design
• Knowledge of RIBA stages of work
• Chartership
• Level 5 IES thermal modelling accreditation
• BREEAM / WELL AP
• Knowledge of BSRIA scope of works

This is a career changing opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to work with an innovative MEP design consultancy where you will be given complete autonomy over design and financial aspects of projects, and a realistic opportunity to progress. The company was established in 1978 and is an independent Mechanical & Electrical design consultancy that provides the full range of MEP Building Services.  Boasting an impressive client list in the healthcare, education, commercial and residential sectors, the company operate on projects across the UK. The Principal leadership are actively involved in day-to-day client delivery, and the entire teams professional and personable approach focuses on offering clients first class solutions and bespoke services that exceed expectations and provide measurable benefits. You will be joining a first-class team of dedicated technical specialists that operate in a collaborative atmosphere working alongside the UK’s leading architects, designers, and contractors. They are now looking to bring additional expertise to the electrical team with the appointment of a Principal Electrical Engineer. The main responsibilities are in the areas of project delivery and support of the group management. You should be commercially aware, be able to develop and maintain client relationships, provide technical expertise, provide support to less experienced engineers, ensure quality standards, and adopt and promote the company ethos. Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for various projects.
• Develop project plans and schedules.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support to clients.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design and development.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What they are offering

• A salary up to £75,000
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Benefits package

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. The company has won several 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, the company has 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. 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:

• Domestic water design including demand calculations to BS and IoP standards
• Domestic water and drainage pump capacity sizing
• Above ground foul and rainwater design (gravity fed systems)
• Fire sprinkler design
• Design and specification of renewable technologies
• Detail development of concept designs (RIBA Stage 2) to include equipment selection and specification etc, to completion of construction stage information (RIBA Stage 5)
• Liaison with architects, clients, structural engineers and contractors
• Project Management
• Site inspections

Qualifications and Experience:

• British or European citizen or otherwise working rights in UK
• Degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years as Public Health Design Engineer with a consulting engineering firm in the UK
• Good design skills
• Revit MEP
• BS EN 12845 and BS 9251 sprinkler systems
• Fire hydrant design to BS 9990 and BS 750
• Dry and wet risers to BS 9990
• Working knowledge of building regulations, especially Parts G, H and L
• Working knowledge of British Standards

Our client, established in 2002, is an independent Mechanical & Electrical design consultancy that provides the full range of MEP Building Services from 2 locations in Berkshire and London. The Senior leadership team are actively involved in day-to-day client delivery, and the entire team's professional and personable approach focuses on offering clients first-class solutions, and bespoke services. Boasting an impressive client list in the hospitality, commercial, finance, retail, and residential sectors, the company operates on projects across the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. They have built strong teams that operate in a collaborative atmosphere by recruiting technically sound engineers with a passion for excellence and giving them autonomy, responsibility, and support. They are now looking to bring additional expertise to the mechanical team with the appointment of an Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer. The main responsibilities are in the areas of project delivery.  You should be able to prepare calculations/specifications and drawings, collaborate with other disciplines, provide technical expertise, provide support to less experienced engineers, ensure quality standards are maintained, and adopt and promote the company ethos.