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• Senior Electrical Engineer

  London - Battersea, SW11

  to £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  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.

   

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• Senior Electrical Engineer

  Essex - Chelmsford

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  A newly formed consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their new office, in Chelmsford. This newly appointed role will require you to hit the ground running and oversee an array of professional projects across multiple sectors. They pride themselves on putting sustainability to the forefront of their projects as well as creating cohesive relationships with their clients to be able to provide a cost-effective and professional experience, to enhance the reputation of the company for delivering Building Services Excellence. The successful Senior Engineer should be confident in their ability and have the drive to always work up to their highest standards. You will be technically able with regard to Electrical system designs within a variety of building types. You will have strong communication skills to ensure the project's completion from start to finish with strong working knowledge of industry-specific software. Why this role is different?

  • This role has a great opportunity to become a partner within the company.
  • Opportunity to lead, develop, design, implement, and oversee all elements of projects
  • Sustainability led, a true believer in innovative cutting-edge engineering design the consultancy has become specialists in delivering projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use, Education, retail, and hotel industries.
  • They value their employees and support each and every staff member with career progression with generous pay, flexible working, and benefits from day one.
  • Candidates who are driven, and eager to progress and develop their career will reap the rewards, within a company that is extremely ambitus and growing fast.

  The role will involve:

  • Carry-out project/team-specific activities as defined from time to time by Directors.
  • Manage projects to achieve client satisfaction and profitability targets
  • Work within a team environment and be able to instruct technicians and support staff in their work as it relates to the projects under the Senior Engineer’s control.
  • Control own activities to meet deadlines.
  • Advise other members of the construction team professionals on their own activities related to building services.
  • Understand and be able to deliver net zero carbon and energy designs.
  • Undertake a survey of a building, preparation of a report on the mechanical/electrical aspects of the building, including capability and compliance with Codes of Practice and Regulations, and energy evaluation.
  • Be computer literate and able to assist in the preparation of drawings on CAD and the ability to translate requirements to CAD technicians.
  • Design and detail straightforward engineering systems
  • Illustrate concepts and prepare written reports
  • Prepare detailed design drawings in sketch form suitable for presenting concepts to clients and other design professionals.
  • Adequately communicate their thoughts and ideas to other staff, professionals, and clients in verbal and written form.
  • Prepare complete packages of tender information.
  • Monitor and report on the quality and progress of work on site.
  • Prepare budget costs and produce designs to meet the agreed budget.
  • Act professionally with all parties on client work to develop the company’s reputation.
  • Achieve continued professional development in areas relevant to the achievement of personal objectives and as a contribution to those of the company.
  • Contribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation.
  • Identify new work opportunities with clients and other professionals' outputs.
  • Total client satisfaction with service delivered.
  • Timely delivery of work to Company quality and profit requirements.
  • Technical review reports prior to internal review.
  • Expand work-related knowledge.
  • Study to meet CPD objectives.

  Key Skills/requirements:

  • Effective team member i.e. works well with others.
  • Technically competent.
  • Construction process-aware.
  • Good communicator.
  • Ideally an Electrical Engineering Degree or Building Service Degree.
  • A minimum of 5/8 years' experience.
  • Capable in the technical design of electrical systems.
  • Experience designing using industry-specific software Microsoft Office, Amtech, Dialux/Relux.
  • Chartered Engineer and MCIBSE or MIET (Or currently working towards Chartership)

  What You'll Get In Return Flexible working options are available, and you will manage your own diary in many ways. You will receive a competitive salary with benefits including a pension. Other benefits include fantastic training and development, a great working environment, and technically working on a varied portfolio.

  • Salary reviewed annually.
  • Performance bonus.
  • Working flexibility.
  • Unique working environment.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); 37.5hr working week; Pension, Professional membership subscription; Assistance with Professional Registration and other benefits.
  • On-site gym facilities

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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Shropshire - Shrewsbury

  to £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

    Client: Innovative, ambitious and rapidly expanding technical asset management consultancy specialising in making existing buildings sustainable. They help landlords and property managers map risk, plan for, and transition portfolios of buildings to net zero carbon as cost effectively as possible. They do this through a unique approach that combines building services engineering with dynamic simulation modelling, energy engineering, and their bespoke data analysis software. They work with blue chip investment funds and property companies. The company currently supports the management of over 1 million m² of predominantly commercial real estate assets and employs more than 20 staff. Their head office is in Shrewsbury, Shropshire and they adopt a hybrid working environment where employees work flexibly, travelling across the UK to visit buildings.   Role: As part of their continuing growth strategy, they are looking to appoint a Senior Building Services Design Engineer, with a strong mechanical bias, to help support their comprehensive range of services for building owners. The role will include the responsibility to deliver the building services designs for principally refurbishment projects, with an emphasis on net zero carbon transition. Additionally, it offers the opportunity to innovate on existing industry processes and help shape our own unique software to support this. With a bias towards mechanical engineering, the successful applicant will have experience in the design of HVAC systems alongside a good general working knowledge of building services within the commercial property sector. They are ideally looking for candidates who are members of either the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) or Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The Senior Building Services Design Engineer's duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • The ability to conceptualise the best and most efficient way of detailing a design solution with due regard to ESG requirements and client aspirations
  • Assisting in the delivery of all aspects of M&E services refurbishment and new installation projects; working to a programme, budget, and specification to include ongoing monitoring, commissioning and post occupancy evaluation processes
  • Working in client facing environments. Being proficient in problem solving, negotiation and general interactional situations
  • Being able to develop business, gauge and nurture client expectations. Working with the business development/marketing team to promote the business and grow our client-base
  • Giving presentations and writing clear and detailed reports which highlight the practical implications of design(s) and other MEP related requirements.
  • Promoting energy efficiency and other sustainability initiatives
  • Communicating and co-ordinating project works with architects, other engineers, contractors, building managers, tenants and other stakeholders
  • Managing teams of external consultants and contractors
  • Developing and maintaining management systems and procedures for project management tasks
  • Designing the layout of mechanical and electrical distribution circuits
  • Strategizing and delivering quality control, evaluating and making changes where necessary.
  • Making sure that all building services meet health and safety (CDM) and environmental legislation requirements
  • Negotiating contracts with clients

  The right candidate must have the following essential skills:

  • An engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience or a non-cognate graduate with a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience and recognised engineering accreditations (such as CIBSE LCC/LCEA etc.)
  • Membership of CIBSE, IMechE or IET
  • Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
  • AutoCAD M&E
  • An understanding of UK construction contracts and processes
  • An aspiration to deliver engineering excellence with a focus on sustainability within design
  • Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
  • Clear focus on customer relationship management aligned to business value and profit

  It would be beneficial, but not essential, for the right candidate to have:

  • A good working knowledge of electrical engineering and/or public health services
  • An understanding of BIM processes including REVIT, COBIE and IES dynamic simulation modelling
  • Ceng

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