Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

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Job description

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 resource to deliver projects, and:

• prepare conceptual designs of HV and LV electrical systems, lighting, fire alarms
• be responsible for equipment selection/calculations
• develop the preparation of 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) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally
• 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 electical systems
• meeting contractual scope of work and complying with applicable standards and regulations
• developing the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specs 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 specs 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 and help to identify opportunities for them to develop
• representing Mecserve at design team and client meetings
• liaising with clients and others 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 from time to time and attending 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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