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Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

Posted 3 days ago

  • London, Greater London
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 3 months
Primary Location: London
Seeking A Varied Role In A Collaborative, Multi-Disciplinary Team? We are looking for a talented Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to join the team. Ideally with an interest in, or experience of, working across different sectors, predominantly commercial and residential.
Engineering Exceptional Environmental Solutions for Buildings is what we do each and every day for all of our clients, often on renowned and award-winning projects -- see our portfolio.
About you: You excel in engineering design, are comfortable leading projects from inception to completion, working with minimal supervision. You can also assist with planning and managing appropriate resources to deliver projects, and:
prepare conceptual designs of HV and LV electrical systems, lighting, fire alarms
be responsible for equipment selection/calculations
develop clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define electrical systems
assist with preparation of the client brief
work across multiple projects at any one time, prioritising work to ensure timely delivery
give technical presentations to the professional team
manage site coordination meetings with contractors
support directors with ongoing development of improved standards and procedures within the company
build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships
have a good level of oral and written communication (excellent report writing skills, in particular)
demonstrate a thorough understanding of project costing principles and control changes during project development
Key Responsibilities With regards to design, you'll be:
designing safe, economical and reliable electrical systems
meeting contractual scope of work and complying with applicable standards and regulations
developing clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define electrical systems
coordinating electrical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, mechanical + public health) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions
checking tender submissions, drawings and technical submittals to ensure quality of products and equipment are in accordance with design
undertaking site visits to monitor progress against the design
assisting subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications and resolving problems during construction
You'll also be involved with elements of management, finance, project interface and marketing and business development, such as:
working within the team, managing medium-sized projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials
coordinating junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership
representing Mecserve at design team and client meetings
liaising with clients and maintaining a project overview at all times
utilising financial skills regarding costing principles, whilst controlling changes during the project, and negotiating necessary additional fees
attending networking events, and assisting with relevant articles and updates
Technical Knowledge and Skills You'll have:
a good understanding of:
BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM and renewable technologies
other MEP engineering disciplines sufficient to understand their impact in the overall design, and converse at a high level
CDM Regulations, specifically the Designers requirements
proficiency in the use of:
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
Outlook
Hevacomp or IES
the inclination to learn AutoCAD and Revit
attained or are working towards Chartered status
ability to undertake CPD by reading technical journals, attending relevant IEE/CIBSE technical seminars and in-house seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge
If this sounds like you, then please fill out the form on this page, sending us a brief covering message outlining your suitability and a copy of your CV in Word or PDF format.
Mecserve is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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