Senior / Associate Electrical Design Engineer MEP Building Services

LTM Recruitment Specialists Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Engineer to join their North East office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering engineering services for large-scale projects, particularly in data centres and critical environments. Key responsibilities include project management, client engagement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires a degree in engineering and significant related experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery of data centres and mission-critical projects.
• Strong specification design experience.
• Governance on Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage large engineering projects from design to completion.
• Client interfacing throughout project development.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Client liaison

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

BSc/BEng or equivalent experience

MCIBSE/MIEE or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

IT-based calculation software

Job description

Overview

My client, arguably one of the best companies in the sector, are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. They are looking to employ an experienced Senior / Principal Engineer to be based in our NE office. You will have experience in the delivery of European data centres and mission-critical projects, along with other sector experience including process pharmaceutical, healthcare, commercial, labs and/or clean rooms would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the running of large projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Mechanical or Electrical installations, systems, equipment, facilities etc. (Several building types)
• Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes
• Surveys, tests, carries out dilapidation reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations
• Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng or degree in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience
• MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience or equivalent
• Working towards Chartered Eng status
• Significant experience of specification design for several building types
• Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation
• Knowledge of MS Office applications word, excel etc
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good understanding of BS standards/ UK Regulations/Codes
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Managerial skills
• Presentation skills
• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective