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• Senior Electrical Engineer

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Role:  The Senior Electrical Engineer will excel in engineering design and be comfortable leading projects from inception to completion, working with minimal supervision. They will also assist in planning and managing an appropriate resource to deliver projects. They will prepare conceptual designs of HV and LV electrical systems, lighting, fire alarms etc and be responsible for equipment selection and calculations and assist with the preparation of the client brief. The role also requires that they are confident giving technical presentations to the professional team as well as managing site coordination meetings with contractors. The Senior Electrical Engineer will work across multiple projects at any one time, and will prioritise work to ensure timely delivery. In addition, the Senior Electrical Engineer will work with the directors to contribute to the development of improved standards and procedures within the company.   Responsibilities: Design

  • Design safe, economical and reliable electrical systems to meet the contractual scope of work and comply with the applicable standards and regulations.
  • Develop the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define electrical systems.
  • Coordinate electrical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, mechanical & public health) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions.
  • Check 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.

  Management

  • Work well within the team and manages medium-sized projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials.
  • Assist with the 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 a good level of oral and written communication (in particular well developed report writing skills) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally.
  • Ensure compliance with the companys Quality Assurance procedures.
  • Build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships.
  • Confidently assist with the delivery of presentations and pitches.

  Health & Safety

  • Demonstrate a sound 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.
  • Demonstrate leadership in all aspects of Health & Safety.

  Training & HR Management

  • Coordinate junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership and help to identify opportunities for junior staff to develop.
  • Provide constructive feedback to junior staff.
  • Promote team morale and encourage cooperation, collaboration and team working;

  Technical

  • Demonstrate a good understanding of BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM and renewable technologies.
  • Demonstrate a general 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 proficiency in the use of the following systems; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Trimble (formerly Amtech) or Cymap, DIALux or similar.
  • 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.

  Financial

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project costing principles and control changes 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.
  • Assist with preparation of fee proposals.
  • Maintain required level of utilisation and complete timesheet on a weekly basis.
  • Assist directors and principals to 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 othersto 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.

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• Principal Mechanical Engineer

  United Arab Emirates - Dubai

  to 45,000 AED per month + benefits

  Permanent

  We are currently seeking an MEP Design Lead (Buildings) with a Mechanical Building Services bias in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on behalf of a PSL client.  Due to clearance and visa restrictions, this position is only available to British Citizens. The Client: Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, this is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for the planet and its people. They create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure, and energy systems. They deploy global capabilities locally to clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning, and capital. They provide a breadth and depth of capabilities to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance, and Capital.  They recognise that people are the key to their success and provide their staff with the opportunity to expose themselves to a variety of demanding, high-profile projects from day one, encouraging the development of vision, problem solving, ambition, enthusiasm, and drive to ensure people extend themselves and reach their full potential. The Role:

  • Representing to and interacting daily with clients, contractors, and project stake holders.
  • Management, direction, and coordination of the MEP design teams over multiple projects.
  • Management of the coordination with other services and/or sub-consultants.
  • Demonstrating commercial awareness.
  • Strong Revit/Grasshopper/Rhino skills with a deep understanding of the digital transformation and the opportunities this presents.

  Requirements:

  • Building Services/Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)/BSc (Hons) degree.
  • Chartered Engineer with the relevant institute, such as CIBSE/IET/IMechE.
  • 15+ years’ experience in delivering major projects.
  • 10+ years’ experience in a multi-disciplinary team leader position.
  • An in-depth understanding of all MEP and building services design processes.
  • The ability to think laterally and possess a sound understanding of engineering principles.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally.
  • Experience on design and build project would be advantageous.
  • Experience of working with contractors.
  • Previous experience of leading multi-disciplinary design teams and responsibility for budgets and programming.
  • Commercial awareness essential with an understanding and ability to administer change control.
  • Computer literate with all standard project design and development software.
  • Strong communication skills will be required to interact with multiple internal and external teams and project stakeholders.

  The Individual:

  • Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the MEP industry.
  • Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.
  • Able to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgments.
  • Ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments.
  • Aspiration to grow with responsibility and to manage a growing team of skilled engineers.
  • Ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues.
  • Well-motivated and able to work as part of a team or on individual assignments when required.
  • Excellent English spoken and written skills within a business environment.

  Salary and Benefits: An excellent package which includes:

  • A competitive salary.
  • Accommodation allowance.
  • Transportation allowance.
  • 22 working days annual leave.
  • Medical and life insurance cover.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

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• Senior Electrical Engineer

  Hamsphire - Ringwood

  to £45 per hour (Outside ir35)

  Contract

  The Company: Inter disciplinary construction consultancy established for 60 years with 6 UK offices servicing projects across a variety of sectors up to £40m in value and an impressive portfolio of blue chip clients. The Role:

  • Lead building services design projects within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Collaborating with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
  • Take ownership of resolving technical challenges and troubleshooting issues that arise.
  • Stay up to date of advancements in building services technology and industry trends, applying knowledge to drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and processes.

  Duties:

  • Proficient in undertaking design work through all RIBA Stages including feasibility report, concept designs, spatial coordination, detailed design, construction monitoring, and handover.
  • Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, codes, and standards.
  • Provide expertise in selecting and specifying mechanical equipment, materials and components, considering factors like performance, cost, and sustainability goals.
  • Delivering or inputting into decarbonisation, sustainability and net-zero carbon strategies.

  Skills and requirements:

  • Accredited Building Services degree and significant experience in a similar role.
  • Working towards IEng of CEng with CIBSE, IET or IMechE.
  • Ability to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the role.
  • Excellent communication with ability to articulate complicated issues to clients and stakeholders.
  • Ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships.
  • Ambition and willingness to learn while demonstrating a high level of diligence and organisational skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of British Standards, codes of practice and relevant design guidance and standards.
  • Software experience: - AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux, Trimble Pro-Design, Bluebeam

  Knowledge of:

  • Electrical systems design: LV distribution, small power, general and emergency lighting, containment, fire detection and alarm, security detection and alarm, access control, CCTV and lightning protection.
  • Electrical design calculations: cable sizing and lighting calculations.
  • Building codes and standards.
  • Energy efficiency and sustainability.
  • Construction materials and methods.
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

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