Building Services Engineer - Built Environment

ameygroupi; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Cycle to work

Discounts

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey is seeking a permanent Building Services Engineer - Electrical to join its Advisory team in the UK. You will deliver technically sound electrical engineering solutions across multidisciplinary projects, prepare designs, calculations, specs and documentation, and coordinate with teams to meet quality, cost and programme objectives.

You will support bid activity, engage with clients and stakeholders, perform site surveys, and ensure adherence to CDM and Building Regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Working towards or holding IEng or CEng status.
• Membership of IET or CIBSE encouraged.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM.
• CSCS card holder.
• CDM Regulations understanding and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Produce technically sound electrical building services designs meeting client requirements and standards.
• Prepare electrical calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Design and coordinate electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarms and security.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop compliant, innovative design solutions for various project types.
• Support project delivery with quality, programme and budget adherence.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers during delivery.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and technical assessments as required.
• Identify, assess and communicate project hazards and risks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and welfare requirements including CDM.
• Coordinate design information with other disciplines for integrated delivery.
• Contribute to bid preparation and business development activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

BIM & Revit

Stakeholder management

Site surveys

CDM understanding

Technical documentation

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering/Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Building Services Engineer - Electrical to join our Advisory team - a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

The Role

As a Building Services Engineer - Electrical, you will play a key role in the delivery of technically sound electrical engineering solutions across a diverse range of multidisciplinary projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will contribute to the preparation and delivery of designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation that meet quality, cost and programme objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Produce technically sound electrical building services designs in accordance with client requirements, technical standards and industry best practice.
• Prepare electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Design and coordinate electrical building services systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security systems and associated infrastructure.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Develop practical, innovative and compliant design solutions for a variety of project types.
• Support the delivery of projects while ensuring quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Undertake site visits, inspections, surveys and technical assessments as required.
• Identify, assess and communicate project hazards and risks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and welfare requirements, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Coordinate design information with other disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Support project delivery across a variety of sectors including Defence, Justice, Education, Transport and Rail.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through innovation, knowledge sharing and best practice.

What you will bring to us

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards, or possessing, Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Membership of, or progression towards membership of, a relevant professional institution such as IET or CIBSE.
• Good understanding of electrical engineering theory and principles with the ability to apply them in practice.
• Experience designing electrical building services systems including lighting, power and associated infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Understanding of technical design and specification processes.
• Experience using industry-standard design software and analytical tools.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit and BIM methodologies.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and risk assessment principles.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to programme deadlines.
• Experience within a building services consultancy environment.
• Experience delivering projects within Defence, Justice, Education, Rail, Transport or other public sector environments.
• Experience using electrical design and calculation software.
• BIM and digital design experience.
• Experience undertaking site surveys and inspections.
• Experience supporting bid preparation and business development activities.
• CSCS card.
• Experience coordinating with external stakeholders, contractors and suppliers.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to continue developing your technical, professional and commercial engineering skills. You will gain experience across a wide range of projects and sectors while receiving support to further your professional development and progress towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

What we can offer you

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out or nights in.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.

Who we are

Amey is a leading infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect and maintain critical assets and systems across the UK and beyond.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver and enhance infrastructure across transport, defence and civic sectors. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering expertise, infrastructure finance and operational excellence, we create secure, resilient and sustainable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.