Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Principal 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:

• Full time role reporting to the team leader / partner.
• 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.
• Apply relevant legislation, standards, regulations, guides and good practise for UK and International projects.
• Take responsibility for specific areas of the design and project development. Lead electrical engineering design for small and medium sized projects.
• Seek, complete and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
• Represent the company in professional and diligent manner at all times, attend meetings with client, project team, contractors etc.
• Communicate design concepts and detailed solutions to a varied audience including engineers, architects, contractors and client representatives both in report form and verbally in presentations.
• Manage multiple projects, delegate work and supervise junior engineers in the team.
• Act as a mentor for the practice Graduate Training Scheme.

Skills: Essential:

• Electrical engineering, Building Services/Engineering related degree or related experience with electrical bias.
• Fluent English (Spoken and Written).
• Qualified as a Chartered Engineer or in final stage of registering (or validated Overseas equivalent).
• 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 initiative in response to demands of project.
• Able to present, 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.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
• Self-organized and motivated.
• Developed problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
• 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.
• Ability to use general and engineering and construction specific software for design and analysis including BIM, electrical engineering, lighting design eg. Autodesk Revit, Trimble ProDesign, Dialux.

Desirable:

• International project experience.
• Familiar with LEED, WELL environmental assessment methods.
• Second language.

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.

 

Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services 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 at all times.
• 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.
• Seek, complete and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
• To have thorough knowledge of and compliance with procedures and standards.
• 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.

Qualities and Skills:  Required:

• Chartered Engineer or Professional Registered working toward CEng in 6 months. With Electrical engineering or Building Services Degree with electrical bias, 2,1 or higher.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a building design engineering capacity within the UK and internationally.
• Proven ability to design electrical Building Services systems and demonstrate rationale behind proposals.
• Experience of being Lead Electrical Engineering for more than one project (construction value >£30M).
  • Required involvement from Concept to Construction.
  • Involved in Construction Administration (snagging, Testing &Commissioning).
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of low carbon design.
• Mentoring and management of junior engineers, sharing technical knowledge and experience.
• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Excellent organisational 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:

• Project Management with good financial acumen.
• Experience in Education, Hospital, Retail, Airport, Stadia, High-rise Mixed Used Commercial projects delivery.
• Second Language.
• Specialism in one or more of the following: - Lighting and Daylighting - Vertical Transportation - IT and Communications Infrastructure - Security - Acoustic - High / Medium Voltage - Earthing, Bonding and EMC - Lightning Protection - UPS and Generator - Fire Protection - Building Information Modelling.
• Proficient in some of the following: - Revit - Navisworks - AutoCad - Microstation - Rhino - AGI32 - Dialux - Relux - Radiance - Elevate - Amtech - Hevacomp - InDesign - NBS Create / NES Spec - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project.

 

Role: This is an opportunity for a Graduate 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:

• To understand the design project.
• To prepare, and develop under the guidance of a project leader, calculations, analysis, drawings, diagrams, models and other documents relating to the design.
• To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team.
• To take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development.
• To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies.
• To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
• To contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Project Leader or Senior Partner, or nominated Engineer.
• To take responsibility in project document control and filing as required by the project leader.
• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with procedures and standards.

Qualities and Skills: Essential:

• Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
• Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
• Technical engineering skills with the relevant university qualifications.
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion.
• Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
• Advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations.
• Working knowledge of core technical guidance of the IET Wiring Regulations; BS 7671 and CIBSE supporting documents relevant to the position.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – articulate and diplomatic manner.
• 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:

• Understanding of the engineer’s role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management.
• Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget.
• Ability to use some of the following: Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Dialux, AGI, Amtech/ Trimble Calculation Software, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

  This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Position: To manage and lead the delivery of sustainable building services solutions on individual projects; to be a proactive member of the sustainability team; to contribute to the resource allocation of sustainability requirements as project work demands; contribute to the development of the sustainability team with marketing and fee bids and keeping up to date with current Legislation and Planning Policies.  This position can be based in one of our clients numerous UK offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Warrington, Aberdeen, or Glasgow. Responsibilities:

• Delivery of Energy Strategies for Planning Applications
• Lodgement of SAP calculations
• Lodgement of non-domestic and domestic EPCs
• Delivery of Sustainability Statements for Planning Applications
• Knowledge of BREEAM / WELL
• Knowledge of Home Quality Mark (HQM)
• Thermal modelling to Level 5 (preferred)
• Knowledge of façade performance and U-value calculations
• Knowledge of Energy Auditing and Assessment
• Knowledge of daylight calculations
• Input into fee proposals

Requirements (essential):

• Educated to degree level in related discipline
• Knowledge of residential and non-residential energy modelling
• BREEAM Assessor
• Presentation skills
• Ensure that the Quality System procedures are adhered to
• Responsible attitude and actively undertake training
• Lead external workshops and design team meetings

Requirements (desirable):

• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical design
• Knowledge of RIBA stages of work
• Chartership
• Level 5 IES thermal modelling accreditation
• BREEAM / WELL AP
• Knowledge of BSRIA scope of works

This is a career changing opportunity for a 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 1978 and is an independent Mechanical & Electrical design consultancy that provides the full range of MEP Building Services.  Boasting an impressive client list in the healthcare, education, commercial and residential sectors, the company operate on projects across the UK. The Principal 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 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. Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for various projects.
• Develop project plans and schedules.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis.
• Conduct testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support to clients.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design and development.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What they are offering

• A salary up to £75,000
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Benefits package

Company: The Company was founded in 1983 in South Africa. The company is very strong in leisure, education, commercial, retail, and residential sectors of the market. The Company employs circa 20 employees, and although a relatively small Company punches well above its weight in terms of projects undertaken. Project values have varied from £4million to £200million in terms of construction value. The company has won several national and international awards for some of its projects and has established itself as a leader in low carbon and renewable technologies and low energy buildings. The type of work is varied; for instance, the company has written the technical guidance for Sport England wet and dry sports centres and partnered with a number of local authorities and main contractors. The design work varies from developing concept designs to Stage 3 for planning purposes to fully detailed design, contract and construction drawings. The candidate will report directly to the Director. The candidate joins the company in the midst of exciting times, with a strong order book and growth opportunities. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills and ultimately manage their own projects, which will include managing a team of engineers, building physicist, and technicians. Job Description: The engineer will be required to deal with projects predominantly in the South East from concept/feasibility stage, through design and construction to commissioning and handover under the guidance of a director. Skills that will be developed include but are not limited to the following:

• Domestic water design including demand calculations to BS and IoP standards
• Domestic water and drainage pump capacity sizing
• Above ground foul and rainwater design (gravity fed systems)
• Fire sprinkler design
• Design and specification of renewable technologies
• Detail development of concept designs (RIBA Stage 2) to include equipment selection and specification etc, to completion of construction stage information (RIBA Stage 5)
• Liaison with architects, clients, structural engineers and contractors
• Project Management
• Site inspections

Qualifications and Experience:

• British or European citizen or otherwise working rights in UK
• Degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years as Public Health Design Engineer with a consulting engineering firm in the UK
• Good design skills
• Revit MEP
• BS EN 12845 and BS 9251 sprinkler systems
• Fire hydrant design to BS 9990 and BS 750
• Dry and wet risers to BS 9990
• Working knowledge of building regulations, especially Parts G, H and L
• Working knowledge of British Standards

Our client, established in 2002, is an independent Mechanical & Electrical design consultancy that provides the full range of MEP Building Services from 2 locations in Berkshire and London. The Senior leadership team are actively involved in day-to-day client delivery, and the entire team's professional and personable approach focuses on offering clients first-class solutions, and bespoke services. Boasting an impressive client list in the hospitality, commercial, finance, retail, and residential sectors, the company operates on projects across the UK, Ireland, and Mainland Europe. They have built strong teams that operate in a collaborative atmosphere by recruiting technically sound engineers with a passion for excellence and giving them autonomy, responsibility, and support. They are now looking to bring additional expertise to the mechanical team with the appointment of an Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer. The main responsibilities are in the areas of project delivery.  You should be able to prepare calculations/specifications and drawings, collaborate with other disciplines, provide technical expertise, provide support to less experienced engineers, ensure quality standards are maintained, and adopt and promote the company ethos.

Our client is a multi-disciplinary practice of Building services Engineering Consultants. Established for over 30 years, they now employ more than 60 staff at their offices in London. Sustainability is at the heart of their projects, and because of growth, the in-house sustainability team urgently requires a Sustainability consultant.

 

The successful candidate will have OCDEA accreditation (EPC for residential new build units) and will have completed numerous SAP/EPC assessments and produced Planning Energy Strategies.

You should also have some experience and be looking to develop in other areas of sustainability engineering including IES thermal modelling, SBEM/daylight/sunlight/thermal bridging calculations, BREEAM assessments, and report writing for planning submissions.

The Role: Working in one of the most iconic and magical Grade 1 listed buildings in the country that stands true to its original purpose of promoting the Arts and Sciences by hosting 390 events a year in their main auditorium and 800 events in other smaller spaces. To work within the Building Services team providing M&E skills and expertise to maintain the fabric of the building and its facilities and services. Working as Duty BST whilst on roster to ensure all M&E services are functioning and to provide any building facility services for the successful staging of more than 100 events . To undertake day-to-day monitoring, maintenance and small mechanical works projects to a high level quality of craftsmanship, and work throughout the building with a flexible and adaptable approach to support the staging of events.  Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain the mechanical plant services and electrical services ensuring that they are in a safe working condition, comply with safety regulations and are fit for use.
• To ensure that all domestic services (including the use of equipment and systems with water, electrics and gas) are maintained in a good working order and that repairs or improvements are undertaken to ensure uninterrupted service.
• To maintain all electrical installations, services and plant in a safe efficient manner, in accordance with current electrical regulations.
• To ensure all life safety installations are maintained and kept in a good working order, i.e. PA system, fire alarm, secondary lighting; and to carry out first line response / repairs to these systems.
• To be fully conversant with the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and on site guide.
• To be competent and conversant with all types of modern electrical installation systems, have an ability to carry out fault diagnosis, and have a good working knowledge of electrical equipment to undertake repairs.
• To undertake occasional Portable Appliance Testing.
• To maintain the heating, ventilation and air conditioning plant and systems ensuring that all air handling units, chillers, fan coil units are kept in good working order.
• To carry out any pipe work installations and repairs as requested ensuring that all work complies with current regulations.
• To carry out daily plant room checks, to monitor and check the Building Maintenance System (BMS) – Trend 963 and ensure that any malfunction or issues of concern are noted and acted upon, and reporting to senior colleagues as required.
• To attend to plumbing requirements including the unblocking of toilets and any remedial work that is required.
• To carry out basic maintenance check on the stage lift working with your BST colleagues and liaising with external lift contractors when required.
• To attend site in an emergency as requested by the management team to assist with the building facility or services.
• To ensure the workshop, workbenches and stores for equipment are kept in a clean and tidy manner, that all equipment is properly put away, without blocking any access areas and that stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level, informing the M and E Services Manager of any stock or equipment parts requirements for ordering. Place orders on the purchase order system for all approved purchases.
• To undertake the PPM on all mechanical, domestic, and heating systems are requested.
• Embrace the Sustainability Policy and work to meet its objectives, putting sustainability at the forefront of all decisions.
• Develop a good understanding of the Hall’s Health and Safety guidelines and your responsibilities within these. Promote a safe working environment and foster the non-blame culture, adhering to any Health & Safety requirements, flagging any conflicts that may arise with Health and Safety and working towards finding effective solutions.
• To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management including the Building Services Manager, Deputy Building Services Manager, Facilities Manager and Director of Operations.

Person Specification:

• Have undertaken an apprenticeship with completion of City and Guilds or other relevant courses (e.g. 236 part 1 and 2, electricity at work regulations, 17th edition - wiring regulations, 2391- electrical test/inspection) or at least level 2 NVQ, with a good all round knowledge and experience of working with electrical and mechanical building systems.
• Be able to undertake installation, testing and inspection of M&E services, systems and equipment with an ability to work on pumps and motors, inverters, plumbing and HVAC systems, gas fired burners, low temperature hot water systems and if possible steam boilers.
• Have considerable experience in a complex and large public entertainment venue, responding to a helpdesk system and BMS-generated alarms.
• Hold a CSCS Certificate
• Be capable of fault finding, testing and inspecting electrical circuits and equipment, identifying solutions and where possible working to rectify systems to a safe working condition, which is often to tight deadlines particularly just prior to the commencement of a show.
• Be computer literate to include a reasonable knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Building Services Technicians are required to complete a duty log report for show duty shifts.
• Have an understanding of energy management and environmental control measures and be able to offer creative solutions for improvement of building services systems.
• Have a flexible adaptable approach, ability to work constructively within a team with good communication skills, to be clear and concise and capable of remaining calm during potentially stressful situations.
• Have a ‘hands on and can do’ approach to work.
• Undertake their work with due diligence and with a thorough understanding of health and safety processes, particularly in relation to restricted access and high hazard areas, as well as the need for permits to work for certain Building Services activities.