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:

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in the office.  The contract is a 6-month duration initially and it has the potential to become a permanent position.

You should be able to fulfil duties and responsibilities of a discipline lead for small to medium sized projects. In support of large and hyperscale projects a senior engineer should take responsibility for critical systems and/or substantial aspects of the design including the ownership, resourcing, and execution of project design changes.

• Planning and monitoring of project resourcing.
• Management of deliverables and fulfilment of scope, ensuring quality standards are hit.
• Enforce standards and practices.
• Lead a discipline team of Staff and Assistant Level Mechanical, Electrical, and PH Engineers.
• SPOC for project Client facing with the ability to discuss and agree Client requirements.
• Lead discipline presentations.
• Participate in Work Winning activities including assisting with the development of bid stage technical solutions.
• Supporting future business opportunities through client engagement and elevation of the company brand.
• Datacenter or telecommunication facility experience and knowledge of critical facility design.
• Experience at the concept design level to assist with the development of data center masterplans.
• Ability to write specifications for equipment, devices, and materials.
• Ensuring team welfare and wellbeing in the execution of the project.
• Monitoring of engineer development and progression of deliverables throughout the program.

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.

Client:

Successful sustainability-driven MEPH consultancy that helps to design, deliver and manage technical engineering solutions to the built environment. They have an enviable client base of blue-chip international companies, including global property advisors, institutional fund managers and facilities management organisations.

They deliver asset performance management through applied building physics and traditional MEP consultancy, using a ‘software first’ approach.

A team of intelligent, passionate and dedicated professionals who are all experts in their fields. Their approach is to provide an exceptional level of service, delivered by experienced professionals, whilst ensuring solutions are practical, simple to understand and tailored to each client’s specific requirements.

Role:

To support growth in the business, they are seeking a highly motivated and talented Intermediate Electrical Engineer. This position offers a very exciting opportunity to work with high-profile blue-chip companies delivering a broad spectrum of sustainability services. This is a fantastic opportunity to join in a role that offers great career potential. Passion and a determination to deliver excellence are essential qualities, as is a commercially astute and innovative approach to delivering client solutions.

The role is hybrid working (depending on the geographic location of the successful candidate). UK-wide travel will be required, as will periodic attendance to our head office located in Shrewsbury, West-Midlands.

Responsibilities:

This is a varied and exciting opportunity for an experienced Intermediate Electrical Engineer who has the drive and passion to make an immediate impact on a small, growing business.

The core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Design of low-voltage electrical installations, typically working from RIBA work-stage 0 to 5.
• Working with the team on the design of electrical infrastructures, to include cable sizing, load calculations, and marking up general arrangement/layout drawings.
• Work with the team to develop real building lifecycle and upgrade strategies contributing to improved energy performance.
• Delivery of sustainability accreditations and supporting documentation (such as BREEAM).
• Supporting the delivery of energy efficiency solutions to clients to reduce operational costs and improve building asset ratings.
• Supporting project teams by way of quality monitoring of contractor design/development, calculations, and their physical installations.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of three years industry experience working in building services electrical design.
• Formal qualifications in electrical design. A degree is not essential providing a track record of practical training and qualification has been completed.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to recognise and solve problems.
• Ability to coordinate electrical requirements with associated MEP skillsets/requirements.
• Highly articulate and numerate.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and drive within complex and agile team structures.
• Ability to prepare technical specification documents, such as scoping of works.
• Ability to contribute to written reports and presentations for a diverse range of audiences.
• An autonomous approach, with the capability of planning one’s own workload (recognising deadlines) and communicating effectively.
• Good IT skills (Word/Excel/Microsoft Office).
• Full UK driving licence.

Desired Skills:

• Membership of a professional engineering body (such as MCIBSE or MIET).
• Experience in the design of fire safety systems.
• Experience in the design of low-voltage switch panel systems.
• Experience in the design of building energy management systems (BEMS) and control panels/control strategies.
• Proficient in software packages such as Amtech and Autocad/Revit.

Benefits:

• Work as part of a small, close-knit team of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals.
• Opportunity to work with large, blue chip clients.
• Excellent ongoing professional development support, with training allowance.
• An incredibly varied role, with lots of opportunity to make a difference to different areas of the business.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus public holiday entitlement. Employee pension scheme (after qualifying period).
• Company health care scheme (after qualifying period).
• Discretionary bonus

Our client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy, offering a wide variety of engineering and sustainability services, together with complementary specialisms, from locations across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and North Africa. With more than 1,200 experts across 29 global locations, all demonstrating a passion for designing innovative, sustainable engineering solutions that have a positive impact on people and the planet.

They are now looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Critical Systems team, leading design and delivery of high-quality mechanical systems in an efficient and sustainable way on technically challenging projects across data centres, commercial buildings, and other complex infrastructure environments.

What You’ll Do

• Manage projects and coordinate engineering activities to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Produce and review designs, technical specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to achieve integrated design solutions.
• Attend client and site meetings, providing technical insight and proactive communication.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Promote best practice in health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.

About You

• Technically capable and collaborative engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable, forward-thinking mechanical design.
• A degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (Chartered or working towards).
• Strong experience in mechanical building services design consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage projects and guide junior team members.
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with great communication skills.
• An interest in high-performance buildings and critical environments (data centre experience a plus, but not essential—training provided).

Why Join

You’ll be part of a business that values:

• Creativity – thinking differently and designing better solutions.
• Collaboration – sharing ideas and building lasting relationships.
• Excellence – striving to exceed expectations on every project.
• Integrity – being honest, reliable, and kind in everything we do.

You’ll also enjoy:

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Structured development and mentoring.
• Opportunities for chartership and continued learning.
• A genuinely supportive global workplace culture.