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• Electrical Engineer – Critical Systems

  London Hybrid - City, EC4

  to £55 per hour (Outside 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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• Junior Electrical Engineer

  Surrey - Croydon

  to £40,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Client: Multi-disciplinary Building Services consultant founded in 1997 offering the full range of MEP services nationwide from their 4 UK offices.  Senior staff drive projects from feasibility through to delivery across a diverse range of sectors from data centres and retail outlets, to care homes, schools and offices. The Role: Providing design and technical advice on projects for the respective discipline. Provide a professional and technical consulting and design service to the client encompassing of, but not limited to, site surveys, meetings, feasibility studies, due diligence, design, technical reports and specifications, commissioning, and defects inspections. Assist with multiple projects in a co-ordinated manner, meeting project deadlines and cost requirements. Work under the clear direction of others and interpret the needs of a project where applicable, take a discipline lead role on smaller projects as required.

  • Work in co-ordination with all other design team members, internal and external and provide excellent client care and reporting throughout the whole project life cycle.
  • Understand the project appointment and scope of work following a briefing and be aware of any limitations of the duties on different projects.
  • Have an understanding of project costs and the impact of designs and recommendations on the overall budget for the scheme and monitor time against these costs.
  • Take ownership of your workload to meet agreed timescales and deliverables.
  • Attend meetings as required to represent the discipline and be able to convey other disciplines on behalf of the Company.
  • Communicate proactively and professionally with internal and external project teams and clients when required, attending meetings in a professional manner.
  • Arrange and carry out site surveys as required and prepare the appropriate reports.
  • Demonstrate and deliver acceptable technical and report writing skills.
  • Deal with day-to-day queries from site related to the specific discipline and report to the client or via a senior member of the project team as required.
  • Carry out condition surveys for the specified discipline for combining into an overall report for the client.
  • Contribute to the overall feasibility study for projects for the specified discipline.
  • As required produce designs, calculations, room data sheets, equipment schedules and specifications and other technical information as required to meet the agreed project stage / level, and coordinate these with others in conjunction with the CAD Department.
  • Understand project risks and produce combined MEP Residual Risk Reports in accordance with the CDM regulations with input from other disciplines and team members as required.
  • Promote sustainability and energy efficiency within designs and recommendation and discuss the appropriate systems to implement with the senior team members.
  • Carry out and report on defects inspections, snagging and input into the witnessing of commissioning.
  • Check work for compliance with good practice and the project brief and raise any concerns or potential variations with a senior member of the team.
  • Comment on the as-fitted drawings and O&M documents.
  • Provide excellent client care and assist in opportunities for new and repeat appointments and opportunities, support business development and continuous improvement.

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• Mechanical Engineer

  Cambridgeshire - Cambridge

  to £50,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: A prominent practice of Building Services Consulting Engineers, established in 1969 with a reputation for quality and reliability. Covering all aspects of MEP Design with extensive experience across diverse sectors including commercial, laboratories, life science, healthcare facilities and educational buildings. Position: Seeking a talented and driven Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team. You will manage the design and delivery of mechanical building services systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient and technically compliant designs. This role suits a candidate seeking to step up into senior roles, taking responsibility for the mechanical design life cycle, working closely with clients and stakeholders to meet defined deliverables compliant with UK Building Regulations and British Standards. You will be disciplined in prioritising workload, goal oriented and resilient with a strong team ethic and proactive mindset. Able to demonstrate strong leadership potential. Demonstrate that your experience is not just passage of time but is dense with technical accomplishments. Your desire to excel is manifested through a collaborative mindset. Effective and assured communicator, interacting comfortably within a tight knit team. Responsibilities:

  • Develop mechanical design solutions for HVAC and other mechanical systems in compliance with Building Regulations and relevant British Technical Standards.
  • Ensure designs comply with Part L of the Building Regulations, incorporating renewable and sustainable energy sources when viable.
  • Conduct thermal energy modelling, load calculations and system analysis to optimise performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Prepare, review, and update technical design specifications, Building Control submissions, technical reports, support planning applications and any other compliance documentation for mechanical systems in the project life cycle.
  • Oversee drafting and modelling work in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design tools.
  • Conduct site surveys, assessments and inspections to verify project feasibility, regulatory compliance, and quality of installations.
  • Collaborate with Architects, Building Control Officers, Contractors, and other engineering disciplines within the RIBA Plan of Work Framework, in line with ACE and BSRIA scopes of duties and responsibilities agreed per appointment.

  Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services Engineering, with 3-5 years of experience in the building services sector within the UK.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK (they do not offer visa sponsorship)
  • Deep knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Parts B, D, E, F, G, J, L , M & O; and experience with Building Control application processes and liaising with regulatory authorities.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of UK codes, regulations, and sustainable design frameworks (CIBSE guides, British Standards, BREEAM methodology.)
  • Proficiency in using design software (Hevacomp, IES VE, AutoCAD) and project management tools appropriate to the task.
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills with experience in multidisciplinary teams with good ability to present technical information to clients, authorities, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Good ability to interpret briefs, identify & request design input and gather full requirements accurately to avoid abortive efforts within design development.
  • Commitment to personal improvement and development technically, professionally and overall positive contribution to the growth of the company.

  Desirable:

  • Professional registration or working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IMechE or CIBSE.
  • Advanced knowledge of energy modelling and sustainability frameworks.
  • Experience with healthcare, offices, laboratory and research facilities.

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