Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer required to join a multi-award winning consultancy in Central London (City). They provide design and project management across some of the most complex projects within the commercial sector and work with a number of high-profile clients and brands across the UK and Europe. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a Building Services background to join their busy team on a contract basis (outside ir35).

As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will need 5 years + consultancy design experience with extensive exposure to project delivery in the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector. You must be fully proficient using Amtech & Dialux and should be able to demonstrate solid experience of lighting & power design in buildings.

The key requirements of this role include:

• Electrical engineering degree
• Proven track record of delivering projects within set time frames
• Experience of designing to British standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic and driven team player

Global MEP and technology systems consulting engineering firm providing engineering solutions for large-scale, complex, and faced paced projects worldwide.

They place an emphasis on building and sustaining excellent client relationships with architects, developers, and owners through successful partnering.  Their long-term relationships with some of the world’s most prestigious design firms are a testament to the success of their philosophy and provide opportunities for their employees to work on some of the most exciting and innovative projects globally.  They encourage and foster out-of-the-box, high-level thinking and employ cutting-edge strategies including state-of-the-art sustainable design techniques.

Role:

They are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and suitably experienced, Senior Electrical Engineer for an exciting opportunity in their London office. This position requires the individual to work on a variety of projects within the sports/stadia, hospitality, education, commercial, healthcare, and residential sectors.

You should be client-facing with the ability to motivate others and also work independently. You will work as part of a team, managing your own project work and design work to the required standards.

• Manage projects from inception to completion
• Produce electrical drawings from feasibility to technical design
• Produce specifications, schedules, drawings, and any other contract documents developed through the RIBA work stages for review by Project team leaders
• Provide supervision and support at all stages of the design process both internally and to the project team
• Maintain, enhance, and apply both design and technical knowledge ensuring the production of high-quality drawings for review by senior team members
• Prepare outline scheme reports/technical content of the design information
• Produce electrical design calculations using Amtech (and other approved) software
• Participate in the design progress and coordination meetings
• Provide lead input to the design progress and coordination meetings
• Provide support at all stages of the design process

Requirements:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The confidence to effectively communicate with clients
• Have knowledge of building electrical power and lighting systems
• Excellent understanding of RIBA design process to enable the delivery of design stages
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines and budgets

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related subject
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience
• Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, Hevacomp, and Amtech preferred
• Experience in the design and coordination of power distribution, emergency power, lighting, security systems, and fire alarm design gained from relevant experience in different building project types
• Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations, Building Regulations, CIBSE guides, BSRIA guides and applications
• Demonstrated technical abilities

Full-time position with excellent salary and benefits including private healthcare, pension, and 2/3 wfh/office hybrid working arrangements.

Global MEP and Technology systems consulting engineering firm providing engineering solutions for large-scale, complex, and fast-paced projects worldwide.

They place an emphasis on building and sustaining excellent client relationships with architects, developers, and owners through successful partnering.  Their long-term relationships with some of the world’s most prestigious design firms are a testament to the success of their philosophy and provide opportunities for their employees to work on some of the most exciting and innovative projects globally. They encourage and foster out-of-the-box, high-level thinking and employ cutting-edge strategies including state-of-the-art sustainable design techniques.

Role:

They are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and suitably experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for an opportunity in their London office. This position requires the individual to work on a variety of projects within the sports/stadia, hospitality, education, commercial, healthcare, and residential sectors.

You should be client-facing with the ability to motivate others and also work independently. You will work as part of a team, managing your own project work and design work to the required standards.

• Manage projects from inception to completion
• Produce mechanical designs and drawings from feasibility to technical design
• Produce mechanical specifications, schedules, drawings and any other contract documents developed through the RIBA work stages for review by project team leaders
• Produce design calculations using IES / HEVACOMP / ANYSYS (and other approved software)
• Have a lead input to the design progress and coordination meetings
• Provide supervision and support at all stages of the design process both internally and to the project team

Requirements:

• Have detailed knowledge of building services systems
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to effectively communicate with clients
• Excellent understanding of RIBA design process to enable delivery of design stages
• Excellent proven organisational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage timelines and budgets

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years’ post graduate experience
• Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, Hevacomp, and IES preferred
• Experience in the design and co-ordination of building services, production of energy statements and development of sustainable design solutions
• Detailed knowledge of Building Regulations, CIBSE guides, BREEAM, LEED, BSRIA guides and applications
• Languages
• Flexibility to travel
• Demonstrated technical abilities

This is a full-time position with excellent salary and benefits including private healthcare, pension, and 2/3 wfh/office hybrid working arrangements.

Our client is a privately owned building services consultancy established in 1987. They have experienced steady growth by providing first-class project delivery and now consist of a team of 50 multi-disciplinary Building Services and Sustainability Engineers. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work on some of the UK’s largest high-end residential and hotel projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Produce detailed design calculations and preparation of design drawings, specifications, and information.
• Assist in the practical training of Graduate and Technician Engineers.
• Managing a team of junior/intermediate engineers.
• Receive brief from Principal Engineer about initial design information.
• Produce all design information as outlined in the Project Management Plan.
• Ensure that all calculations and drawings have been properly checked.
• Liaise with internal and external Design Team, Clients, and Contractors.
• Assemble all calculations, drawings, correspondence, and other project documents.
• Consider financial implications in producing design options.
• Maintain good communication with Clients, Design Team, and Contractors to meet the Company’s standards in customer care.
• Ensure client satisfaction in project delivery with a view to obtaining repeat business.
• Maintain and develop an understanding of the key software.

You will need to have the below

• 5 years’+ Experience in Mechanical building services design.
• Experience in Residential project detail design (Stage 4).
• Experience in attending client meetings.

They are offering:

• Flexible working (2 days in the office, 3 days working from home)
• Enhanced medical cash plan for employees and family
• Private medical insurance (Bupa)
• Dental insurance (Bupa)
• Pension

You will play a key role in the Sustainability team, driving projects and enhancing client relationships whilst maintaining a strong focus on identifying and developing new business initiatives.

Working closely with colleagues of various disciplines, you will provide a first-class BREEAM and sustainability consultancy services to clients. You will work across a variety of sectors and will have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as we support the development of your professional skills.

Main Role and responsibility

• Undertaking BREEAM and Well and Fitwel assessments
• Manage multi projects on budget and in a timely manner
• Acting as the Sustainability consultant and BREEAM AP, you will work closely with the clients, design team and contractors in a professional manner to deliver their key sustainability objectives – BREEAM, WELL, Fitwell, HQM.
• Provide high-quality consultancy services, providing clear and applicable guidance and recommendations, allowing projects to realise their potential.
• Assist in the delivery of sustainability strategies, this could include the following: Sustainability Benchmarks, sustainability Statements, Circular Economy, Health + Well-being.
• Work collaboratively to develop compelling sustainability associated presentations – continuing our contribution to the built environment sector.
• Desire to undertake Continual Professional Development by reading technical journals, attending relevant technical seminars from time to time, and attending in-house seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge

Management

• Monitor workload against deliverables and report to line manager.
• Utilise a high level of oral and written communication (particularly developing report writing skills) to ensure clarity of communication both internally and externally.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Maintain good existing relationships with project stakeholders.
• Take accountability for client-facing consultancy services, and liaise with clients and others to obtain technical and operational information relating to the projects.
• Keep project documentation up-to-date and comply with file management protocols.
• Mentoring and training more junior members of staff.

Health & Safety

• Demonstrate understanding of the CDM Regulations, specifically the Designer’s requirements.
• Report all accidents/incidents or near misses.
• Ensure adherence to all H&S requirements at all times.
• Ensure adherence to all H&S requirements at all times.
• Use and maintain appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

• Accreditations/ Qualified and experienced BREEAM Assessor and/or BREEAM AP
• Relevant BSc or MSc (or equivalent) in an environmental or construction discipline
• Min 3 years experience in undertaking building environmental assessments and certifications eg. BREEAM, WELL and Fitwel, HQM, and similar
• Knowledge of building performance and LCA tools
• Knowledge of thermal modelling and building physics studies including daylight studies, thermal comfort, and overheating studies
• Track record in client relationship management and project management in a consulting environment.

One of London’s leading M&E Design consultancies needs assistance from an IES Thermal Modeller on a contract remote working assignment. The role will be primarily to undertake modelling work in IES to attain compliance with; Part L, TM59, TM52 and BREEAM. Thermal Bridging Measurements for SAP and working as a member of the Sustainability Team to deliver planning submissions, design work for compliance and to assist with ventilation design.

Key Deliverables 

• Working with the team and engineers to gain a comprehensive brief in order to undertake modelling work.
• Working with the team to provide design solutions to suit the client and project team’s requirements.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Working as part of the Sustainability team and taking direction in order to deliver projects.
• Undertaking geometry and system inputs for a range of developments in order to generate IES models
• Assessing compliance against Part L of the Building Regulations, TM52 and TM59 Overheating criteria.
• Following the clear procedures and guidelines in order to generate the models and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking work on IES, Microsoft Office and other approved software

Person Specification 

• An understanding/ keen interest in key discipline e.g. Sustainability.
• Ability to work under own initiative with good organisational and planning skills.
• Professional, personable and competent manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and a willingness to learn in a team-based environment.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with good interpersonal skills.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

Leading European engineering PLC company with 18,5000 architects and engineers operating in 14 countries across Europe with 16 UK offices generating sales of 2.1 billion Euros.  They are planning and designing the sustainable communities and cities of the future.

They are currently looking for a talented and motivated BIM Coordinator to join their BIM team in London.

What does the role involve?

Working within a team environment you will be supporting development teams by assisting with the provision of a multi-disciplinary consultancy service for clients.  The team is working on a large number of prestigious high-rise developments in London and you will provide 3D modelling on a range of complex building services.

Duties are varied but include the following:

• Producing CAD deliverables to relevant BIM standards in compliance with companies’ Information Management System.
• Producing drawings and schedules to relevant standards.
• Liaising with team leaders, project managers, and engineers from various disciplines.
• Working on your own initiative and managing projects to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Working in close collaboration with other team members in other disciplines.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

• Previous experience of working in a Building Services Engineering environment.
• Demonstrable experience in using AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
• The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with Clients and other team members and to produce written documents in clear English.
• The ability to understand the needs of a project and manage your time effectively.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience in using Solibri would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

Their Building Services teams have a reputation for innovative design solutions and are committed to delivering efficient outcomes that positively contribute to the environment. They aim to create healthy buildings and healthy spaces, that benefit the people who will live and work within them. Their success in technical innovation involves working closely with academic, industry, and research institutions.

They have partnered with the Better Building Partnership (BBP) since 2019 and are championing Design for Performance-processes across their projects. Building upon their digital offering of Revit for spatial coordination, BIM, and Smart Building System Integration, they are also creating ‘Digital Twins’ of their MEP systems to steer design decision-making and minimise operational energy usage.

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop.  A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Join a multi award-wining building services consultancy. They have an exciting portfolio which includes financial, hotels as well as some of the most innovative residential and mix development projects in the UK and overseas.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will excel in engineering design, the management of projects and the management of teams, working on multiple projects including multi-million pound schemes.

They will support the directors with the ongoing development of improved standards and procedures within the company, whilst taking the lead in managing everyday operations utilising their extensive experience.

They will act as design lead on projects, promoting design excellence and they will mentor and develop the skills of the engineers in their team. Leading by example they will ensure the highest standards of health & safety and quality.

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will assist the directors to develop business opportunities, confidently marketing the company and expanding their network of contacts, delivering presentations and winning work.

Their financial acumen will ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget, and they will prepare fee submissions, negotiate appointments and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design:

• Take responsibility for all technical aspects of the design of safe, economical and reliable mechanical systems to meet the contractual scope of work and comply with the applicable standards and regulations.
• Lead the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define mechanical systems.
• Ensure coordination of mechanical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, electrical) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions.
• Oversee the process of checking tender submissions, drawings and technical submittals to ensure quality of products and equipment are in accordance with design.
• Undertake site visits and monitor progress against the design.
• Assist subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications and resolve problems during construction.
• Lead technical work in the area of mechanical design within the company.

Management:

• Manage teams and projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials.
• Review of appointment documents and scopes of service.
• Set targets and monitor workload against deliverables.
• Report any feedback or issues concerning either projects or team to the directors.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and utilise a high level of oral and written communication (in particular well developed report writing skills) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate a high level of skill working on smaller and quick turnaround projects and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
• Build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships.
• Undertake the delivery of presentations and pitches.
• Develop new business opportunities and win work.

Health & Safety:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the CDM Regulations, specifically the Designers requirements.
• Ensure completion of all risk assessment documentation in a timely manner.
• Report all accidents/incidents or near misses.
• Ensure adherence to all H&S requirements at all times.
• Use and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Provide a safe working environment for all staff at all times.
• Review and action where necessary findings provided by any member of the team internal or external under your direction during their review of accidents/incidents/near misses.
• Provide management with health and safety information as and when required.

Training and HR Management:

• Manage junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership and help to identify opportunities for junior staff to develop.
• Provide constructive feedback to junior staff.
• Deliver internal training and seminars in different specialist aspects of the discipline.
• Undertake staff performance reviews.
• Assist with recruitment, undertake interviews of potential candidates.
• Promote team morale and encourage cooperation, collaboration and team working.
• In conjunction with Directors, help retain high quality staff.

Technical:

• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM, renewable technology etc. and be able to share your knowledge.
• Demonstrate expertise in condition surveys/report writing (including pre-acquisition, vendor, dilapidations, etc.).
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of other MEP engineering disciplines, other than your own, sufficient to understand their impact in the overall design, and converse at a high level.
• Ensure excellence in the use of the following systems; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Hevacomp or IES, Outlook.
• Develop ability to use AutoCAD and Revit.
• Attained or working towards Chartered status.
• Undertake Continual Professional Development by reading technical journals, attending relevant IEE/CIBSE technical seminars from time to time and attending in house seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge.
• Ensure that technical performance standards are met on all projects.

Financial:

•  Demonstrate an excellent understanding of project costing principles and control potential cost overruns during project development.
• Utilise strong financial management skills to negotiate additional fees with the client that may be due.
• Forecast resourcing via Union Square management database.
• Preparation of fee proposals.
• Maintain required level of utilisation and complete timesheet on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that projects are invoiced promptly, and assist with debt collection.

Project Interface:

•  Represent the company at design team and client meetings with confidence.
• Liaise with clients and others to obtain technical and operational information relating to the projects.
• Maintain a project overview at all times, able to provide updates on project status to client and others whenever required.
• Keep project documentation up-to-date and comply with file management protocols.

An innovative multidisciplinary firm of building services engineers, environmental design consultants and lighting designers focused on delivering high-quality, award-winning building services and sustainable design within the built environment sector. Seeking an Associate level Electrical Engineer.

About the role:

As a member of the Engineering team, you will report to an Associate Director. You will be responsible for leading and maintaining a wide range of projects and/or providing specialist knowledge to other projects/teams. Using industry benchmarks and internal standards, you will ensure not only the timely delivery of considered and accurate project information but also provide a leading point of contact for our clients/collaborators. The incumbent will be expected to undertake an element of business development, leveraging key contacts to secure new or additional work whenever possible. You will also be encouraged to secure external speaking/CPD opportunities. You will also be responsible for upholding the integrity of ISO 9001, directing, leading and co-ordinating the internal efforts of junior staff, providing appropriate frameworks and tools, agreeing appropriate standards and co -ordinating delivery against these standards.

Key accountabilities:

• Ability to work as a self-starter
• Lead and plan efforts / workload of project team
• Accept line management responsibilities
• Responsible for overall engineering including reports, specifications and leading / chairing design meetings and reviews
• Awareness and understanding of other disciplines
• Demonstrate an empathy with company approach
• Committed to the development of high-quality, high-performance and sustainable buildings via the appropriate technical standards, costs and programme
• Actively manages project resources and costs to enhance profitability
• Leads and maintains a range of projects
• Manages and oversees medium projects
• Lead point of contact
• Competent at concept design
• Familiar with forms of contract and procurement
• Assists in preparation of bid proposals
• Financial awareness of project costs, budgets and resource planning
• Competent strategic planning skills
• Undertake technical approval of project design work
• Assist in the need to generate business
• Report any feedback or issues concerning the project and address accordingly
• Foster positive relationships with clients and other members of the design team
• Undertake an element of business development, leveraging key contacts to secure new or additional work whenever possible
• Expert knowledge of discipline
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent client facing skill

What we offer:

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment, you get:

• A competitive salary
• Exciting and varied day to day work as part of a team
• A flexible work environment
• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Extensive training opportunities

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who has experience working in a fast-paced office environment with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work as part of a team as well as having the initiative to work under limited supervision. You’re proactive and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills and comfortable working with colleagues on all levels.

Qualifications and skills:

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Considerable proven track record of successfully co-ordinating and delivering projects within the public and private sector
• Good understanding of contractual procedures
• Solid experience in mechanical design
• Extensive proven track record of engaging and negotiating with senior management and peers on projects
• Proven track record of engaging with and influencing peers outside of formal management relationships
• Proven track record of a commitment to and effective implementation of consistent standards and metrics
• Extensive practical knowledge of managing project teams coupled with the understanding to select frameworks/tools that are appropriate to circumstances
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to prioritise and to think strategically about the timing and way of delivering project information
• Ability to identify project resource requirements
• Strong people-management skills
• Good inter-personal skills
• Strong writing skills for producing written reports
• Effective IT skills for producing material

This is a career changing opportunity for a Senior/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 2002 and is an independent Mechanical & Electrical design consultancy that provides the full range of MEP Building Services. Boasting an impressive client list in the hospitality, commercial, finance, retail, and residential sectors, the company operate on projects across the UK, Ireland, & Mainland Europe.

The Senior 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 Senior/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.

Requirements:

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification and relevant experience
• Be or be working towards chartered status
• Excellent technical knowledge in your primary discipline and a thorough understanding of Building Services Engineering
• Experience in the design and delivery of medium to large scale projects in a variety of sectors.