Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Westminster is seeking a Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer. The role involves designing electrical systems, collaborating with teams, and managing projects. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in a design consultancy. The position offers a chance to develop skills in a prominent firm focused on sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems.
• Carry out detailed calculations using industry standard software tools.
• Work in partnership with Global Technology Centre to add value to projects.
• Collaborate with BIM team to prepare models and drawings with Autodesk Revit.
• Represent the company at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, and monitor site works.
• Maintain complete records and technical documentation.
• Manage own workload and project delivery.
• Review progress including anomalies and changes of scope.
• Assist with technical development of junior staff.

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis' Building Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Senior Electrical Building Services Design Engineer seeking to develop their career in a positive environment and join our team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities unrivalled. We have openings in our London office to join a national delivery team and work with designers across the UK and internationally through our Global Technology Centre. This opportunity will involve working as part of a national practice of Building Design professionals delivering engineering design solutions to clients across the UK. This role will encompass multi-sector experience, but expertise from working within the Commercial, Defence, and Transportation sectors would be a benefit. The opportunity will require candidates to be client-facing as well as being involved in the day-to-day design and management of projects. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced design engineer to further develop their career within a prominent building design consultancy. Energy and Carbon are an essential aspect of this position and with the rise in importance of decarbonising the built environment, improving air quality and implementing energy efficient design solutions, our team is expanding to deliver sustainable solutions for our growing portfolio of satisfied clients. Our focus is on developing our staff to realise their full potential, with development plans geared to personal needs and abilities. This role will allow development of existing technical skills as well as providing potential to expand digital skills and project management. Our Practice is committed to developing our ways of working using emerging Digital Technology and the global reach offered by an organisation of our size and capability. Our ideal individual will bring strong technical skills to the role, as well as an enquiring mind able to contribute to the growth of our digital practice, and the potential to inspire and manage large and diverse delivery teams, locally and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection etc.
• Carry out (and managing of others), in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, in-house developed tools, etc. Preparing technical specifications using NBS.
• Work in partnership with AtkinsRéalis international Global Technology Centre (GTC) to add value to building services projects where appropriate.
• Collaborate with our BIM team to prepare models and drawings, with a working understanding of Autodesk Revit.
• Representing AtkinsRéalis at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works and ensuring an understanding of project briefs plus, adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards and report and technical note writing.
• Managing own workload, updating forward plan of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
• Managing elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.
• Reviewing progress, including reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the project lead. Assist with technical development of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related subjects. Chartered Engineer with CIBSE or IET.
• Good level of computer literacy in a range of software tools including Trimble/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS and Microsoft packages. Any HV tools will also be beneficial.
• Familiar with energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings. Some knowledge of energy related contracts and funding mechanisms such as SALIX. Understanding of energy and carbon related data capture and analytics.
• Awareness of the principles of building physics such as passive design solutions and fabric first approaches.
• Competent in designing for measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.
• Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential. Detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients is essential.
• Comfortable working within time and cost budgets as agreed at project briefing meetings.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties as required by the management team from time to time, in order to maintain flexibility in the organisation.

About AtkinsRéalis

At AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are involved in challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Transportation and Defence. Notable statements about working for AtkinsRéalis include recognition as a Top 25 company on LinkedIn, Times Top 50 employers for women, and active employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to community initiatives and charity partnerships. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives, believing that world-class talent thrives when differences are embraced.