Your new company

Our client is one of the largest multi-disciplinary consultancies in the world, and is currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer to support and develop the project delivery capabilities of their busy and successful building services team.

Candidates will successfully lead and deliver multiple, medium complexity projects without supervision, or packages of high complexity projects under the direction of more experienced staff. You will provide advice to clients and will take responsibility for managing and cultivating client relationships and securing new work. You should be able to lead, or demonstrate the competency to lead, a team of less experienced staff as you may have line management responsibility.

Project work will vary and you will have experience across a range of sectors including life sciences, defence, education, commercial, residential, renewable energy, industrial, retail, healthcare and leisure within both public and private domains.

Your new role

In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of design in the delivery of electrical engineering consultancy services for a portfolio of projects. You will be responsible for; undertaking calculations, production of drawings, producing specifications and reports, conducting site surveys, conducting construction stage duties, providing client liaison, consulting with members of design/construction teams and any other relevant duties required to comply with project briefs.

Producing and reviewing electrical design drawings will be key to your role. Experience of using Autodesk Revit MEP would be beneficial. If required further training in Revit and other systems will be provided.

You will have the passion and drive to deliver and manage projects in accordance with the client’s brief and programme, and to help develop good client relationships. You should be capable of managing your own workload and the workload of others, updating forward plans of workload regularly & working to time allocations.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering/Electrical Engineering or related subjects.

• At least 8 years of experience in electrical design engineering and building services projects.

• Production and review of detailed design calculations for all aspects of electrical design.
• Production of specifications and plant schedules.
• Production of design notes, basis of design and RIBA stage reports showing compliance with standards and best practice.
• Production of design drawings from conception through to detailed design.
• Conducting detailed site surveys and inspection of installations.
• Mentoring and guidance of junior to intermediate engineers.
• Input into fee estimates and bid process.
• Support associates and director with resource planning and managing team workload.
• Holds (or meet the criteria to hold) security clearance to MOD SC level.

What you'll get in return

• £55,000 to £75,000 annual salary (DOE)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Car allowance or company car
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell extra holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Early finish options
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Equipment provided for remote work

You'll benefit from a relaxed working culture, where you'll be given the autonomy to manage your own diary and have complete flexibility over your working week. You'll be given the support required to progress professionally and will be given a clear route to progress within the organisation.

What you need to do now

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