Senior Electrical Engineer

The Company: Interdisciplinary 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.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
• Take ownership of resolving technical challenges and troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Stay up to date with 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Deliver or input 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 or CEng with CIBSE, IET, or IMechE.
• Ability to work using own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complicated issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, strengthening 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Market leading annual leave options
• Agile/hybrid working policy
• Innovative training and development program
• Pension
• Private healthcare