Principal Building Services Engineer (Electrical)

Pick Everard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Stakeholder pension

Professional subscriptions

Employee Discount Scheme

Eyecare Scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Agile working

Career and Professional Development

CSR opportunities

Job summary

Pick Everard in Nottingham seeks a forward-thinking Principal Building Services Engineer (Electrical) to join a national team. Lead design delivery, mentor junior staff, and ensure BS7671 compliance on diverse private and public sector projects.

The role supports flexible location with a dynamic, collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth within a sizeable multidisciplinary practice.

Qualifications

• HND/Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of BS7671.
• Knowledge of H&S/CDM requirements and current legislation e.g., UK Building Regulations.
• Familiarity with electrical and lighting design software such as Hevacomp/Amtech/Dialux.
• Excellent communication skills, collaborative and self - motivated.
• Structured wiring system and security system design experience.
• Knowledge of construction industry design processes and procurement arrangements.
• Resource planning and management experience.
• Fire alarm and emergency lighting design experience.
• Business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering portfolios of work across both the private and public sector.
• Preparing designs, feasibility studies, reports, and contract documents.
• Carrying out building analysis.
• Managing various contracts.
• Liaising directly with Clients and Contractors.
• Ensuring projects are delivered accurately and on time.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and graduate trainees.
• Compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Resource planning

Project management

Fire alarm design

Emergency lighting design

Business development

BS7671 knowledge

H&S/CDM compliance

Procurement experience

Education

HND/Degree or equivalent

Tools

Hevacomp

Amtech

Dialux

Job description

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Do you thrive in a collaborative workplace where your ideas and voice are valued? Are you seeking a company that supports your wellbeing, growth, and career progression? Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple different sectors?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We are looking to appoint a forward-thinking and solution focused Principal Building Services Engineer (Electrical). This role is to join our dynamic team based in our vibrant, centrally located Nottingham office. The location of the role is flexible but mentoring of early career professionals within the team will be a key responsibility of the Engineer.

You will be delivering exceptional technical and commercial solutions to a range of clients across the private and public sector; including education, custodial, defence, healthcare, leisure, data and commercial.

Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Your core responsibilities will include

• Delivering portfolios of work across both the private and public sector.
• Preparing designs, feasibility studies, reports, and contract documents.
• Carrying out building analysis.
• Managing various contracts.
• Liaising directly with Clients and Contractors.
• Ensuring projects are delivered accurately and on time.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and graduate trainees.
• Compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices and procedures.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

Our ideal Principal Building Services Engineer (Electrical) will have

• HND/Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Knowledge and understanding of BS7671.
• Knowledge of H&S/CDM requirements and current legislation e.g., UK Building Regulations.
• Familiarity with electrical and lighting design software’s such as Hevacomp/Amtech/Dialux.
• Excellent communication skills, collaborative and self - motivated.
• Structured wiring system and security system design experience.
• Knowledge of construction industry design processes and procurement arrangements.
• Resource planning and management experience.
• Fire alarm and emergency lighting design experience.
• Business development experience.

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What We Offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.