Senior Design Engineer - Electrical

Mace; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a technical advisor specializing in the electrical systems design of government programs at Mace. You will lead a design team responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements, while managing stakeholder relationships and project deliverables. This role requires a proactive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering well-engineered projects. Mace offers a supportive and inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to act as technical advisor for clients.
• Strong knowledge of statutory regulations and standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing design deliverables for M/E/P systems.
• Collaborating with clients and wider design teams.
• Participating in client meetings and design workshops.

Skills

Technical competence in MEP systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree qualified

Chartered professional qualification

Tools

Revit software

Office 365 suite

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Design of electrical systems to concept stage meeting business, statutory legal and contractual requirements for government programs with an ensuing role of technical assurance management ensuring that the design principles are maintained by the contractor through the developed design and construction. There will be requirements to assist the client in the tender process, condition surveys and handover.

A passion for building services and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving, and delivering successful, well-engineered projects. Working on a variety of government and public frameworks forming key operational and embodied carbon strategies (where necessary) and overseeing the successful delivery of the projects acting as client technical advisors.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Leads the design M/E/P team and systems to concept stage meeting business, statutory legal and contractual requirements for government programs with an ensuing role of technical assurance management ensuring that the design principles are maintained by the contractor through the developed design and construction. Assists the client in the tender process, condition surveys and handover.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the deliverables through themselves and direct reports.
• Acting as a lead TA role.
• Providing design and manages the developing design as per contract requirements.
• Collaborating with the wider design disciplines, client personnel and construction teams.
• Assisting with the production of reporting information.
• Attending/participating in client meetings and design workshops as necessary.
• Governing direct reports work outputs to ensure it is timely, in scope and of a quality expected.
• Managing direct reports training, appraisals, salary reviews and career development.
• Developing the team in areas of C2P, digital and net zero carbon in line with the company directive.
• Engaging with business improvement directives where applicable.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Good knowledge of statutory regulations and standards.
• Effective technical competence, capability, basic knowledge & application of all MEP systems.
• Relevant industry qualification.
• Collaborative mindset to work closely with architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants to integrate energy-efficient design solutions.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
• Abilities in discipline project and an understanding of project deliverables and RIBA stages, health and safety, cost control, value engineering and site inspections. Report preparation, troubleshooting and providing advice on new and re-development projects.
• Degree qualified (or equivr working towards.alent).
• Chartered professional o
• Proven ability to act as technical advisor for clients, challenging non-compliant designs solutions.
• Experience in presenting technical information to non-technical audiences in a clear and understandable manner.
• Current CSCS card.
• Good knowledge of Office 365 suite of tools.
• Good written skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Good organisational skills making meeting arrangements, planning own work.
• Ability to use initiative and to make appropriate decisions.
• Enthusiastic.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Listens and clarifies to check understanding.
• Uses the most appropriate method and style of communication.
• Involves and encourages others.

You’ll also have:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to utilise Revit software and associated digital tools.
• Work from their own initiative and working with others.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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