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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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• Office Workstream Lead – Operational Assets

  Oxfordshire - Oxford

  to £80,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: The client is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy, delivering intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges across the built environment in the UK and internationally. They provide a comprehensive range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security, and sustainability. Their multidisciplinary teams combine technical excellence and creative problem-solving to deliver outstanding building design and operational performance that meets the needs of the communities they serve. The client is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment where individuals can thrive. Employees benefit from a 9-day fortnight scheme, wellbeing initiatives, community networks, social and networking events, structured professional development programmes, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Their ambition is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, perform at their best, and enjoy meaningful and rewarding careers. Role: The client is seeking a Senior Associate / Associate Engineer to join their Operational Assets team in Oxford, taking on the role of Office Workstream Lead. This senior leadership position involves responsibility for managing and developing the office workstream, driving business development across both existing and new clients, and overseeing the professional, commercial, financial, and administrative delivery of Operational Asset services within the Oxford office and wider regional area. This opportunity is ideally suited to a technically strong and commercially aware engineer with a passion for existing buildings, who thrives on solving complex operational challenges and is motivated by delivering pragmatic, data-driven solutions that support the transition to net zero. The Operational Assets team integrates the expertise of property consultants, design engineers, and building performance specialists to provide a fully joined-up service across the building lifecycle. The team embeds itself within client organisations, developing sustainable roadmaps and delivering improvements from early concept through implementation and long-term operation. With a strong track record across the residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors, the team continues to expand to meet increasing client demand, offering a unique opportunity to shape and grow a high-performing regional workstream. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take a senior leadership role, responsible for:

  • Leading and developing the Oxford Operational Assets workstream, including planning, financial oversight, and team management.
  • Securing new projects while strengthening existing client relationships and supporting regional growth strategies.
  • Supporting the regional lead in delivery planning, workload management, and service development.
  • Providing strong technical leadership, mentorship, and supervision to engineers and consultants.
  • Working collaboratively with other discipline teams to deliver a diverse portfolio of projects.
  • Recruiting, training, and developing team members, supporting long-term succession planning.
  • Undertaking detailed design, technical specification, and site monitoring activities.
  • Managing commissioning processes and delivering post-occupancy engineering services.
  • Producing technical reports including feasibility studies, investigations, and condition surveys.
  • Liaising directly with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders with strong commercial and project management awareness.

  The role involves leading projects valued up to several million pounds, delivering technical support to asset owners, landlords, managing agents, and project teams. The portfolio is predominantly UK-based, with some international opportunities. Operational Assets – Core Service Areas The team delivers expertise across three key service streams:

  1. Decarbonisation & Energy Performance - Developing pragmatic strategies to reduce energy consumption, enhance occupant comfort, and deliver net-zero outcomes using emerging technologies and data-led solutions.
  2. Design & Engineering - Delivering creative, technically robust building services design solutions for complex existing buildings across all RIBA stages.
  3. Property Consultancy - Providing technical advisory services to support property management, asset operation, and transactional processes, including:

  • Technical due diligence (vendor and pre-acquisition)
  • Dilapidations surveys
  • Planned preventative maintenance reporting
  • Licences to Alter
  • Maintenance inspections
  • Validation management
  • Asset registers
  • Troubleshooting
  • Energy optimisation surveys
  • EPC assessments

  Projects span multiple sectors including commercial offices, retail, residential, education, healthcare, justice, defence, heritage, industrial, and technology. Requirements: The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Chartered status as a qualified design engineer.
  • Strong technical expertise in a primary engineering discipline, ideally with experience in the science and research sector.
  • A solid understanding of secondary engineering disciplines and multidisciplinary coordination.
  • Good contractual, commercial, and project risk management capability.
  • Proven experience in performance specification, detailed design, contract administration, and site supervision.
  • Broad building services engineering knowledge with a strong technical foundation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of UK and relevant EU regulations, standards, and design guidance.
  • Excellent organisational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • A proven track record in work winning, team leadership, and client relationship management.
  • Security clearance, or willingness to undergo vetting, is advantageous for involvement in certain sectors.

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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Role: The Senior Mechanical 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 HVAC systems, pipe work systems, plant sizing and 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 Mechanical Engineer will work across multiple projects at any one time, and will prioritise work to ensure timely delivery. In addition, the Senior Mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical systems.
  • Coordinate mechanical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, electrical) 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 company 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, 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.

  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 others to obtain technical and operational information relating to the projects.
  • Maintain a project overview at all times, able to provide updates on project statusto client and others whenever required.
  • Keep project documentation up-to-date and comply with file management protocols.

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