Senior Electrical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment; Teddington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Building Services Engineer to lead innovative design projects within a multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing technical guidance, collaborating with other disciplines, and resolving complex challenges. You will play a key role in driving sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. If you are ambitious, eager to learn, and possess excellent communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment that values professional development and client relationships.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Market Leading Annual Leave

Agile/Hybrid Working Policy

Innovative Training and Development Program

Pension

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building services design and project management.
• Working towards IEng or CEng with CIBSE, IET, or IMechE.

Responsibilities

• Lead building services design projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations and sustainability goals.

Skills

Building Services Design

Communication Skills

Technical Guidance

Problem Solving

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Accredited Building Services Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux/Relux

Trimble Pro-Design

Bluebeam

Job description

The Company: Interdisciplinary construction consultancy established for 60 years with 6 UK offices servicing projects across a variety of sectors up to £40m in value and an impressive portfolio of blue chip clients.

The Role:

• Lead building services design projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
• Take ownership of resolving technical challenges and troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Stay up to date with advancements in building services technology and industry trends, applying knowledge to drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and processes.

Duties:

• Proficient in undertaking design work through all RIBA Stages including feasibility report, concept designs, spatial coordination, detailed design, construction monitoring, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with UK building regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provide expertise in selecting and specifying mechanical equipment, materials, and components, considering factors like performance, cost, and sustainability goals.
• Deliver or input into decarbonisation, sustainability, and net-zero carbon strategies.

Skills and Requirements:

• Accredited Building Services degree and significant experience in a similar role.
• Working towards IEng or CEng with CIBSE, IET, or IMechE.
• Ability to work using own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complicated issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, strengthening client relationships.
• Ambition and willingness to learn while demonstrating a high level of diligence and organisational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of British Standards, codes of practice, and relevant design guidance and standards.
• Software experience: AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux, Trimble Pro-Design, Bluebeam.

Knowledge of:

• Electrical systems design: LV distribution, small power, general and emergency lighting, containment, fire detection and alarm, security detection and alarm, access control, CCTV, and lightning protection.
• Electrical design calculations: cable sizing and lighting calculations.
• Building codes and standards.
• Energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Construction materials and methods.
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Market leading annual leave options
• Agile/hybrid working policy
• Innovative training and development program
• Pension
• Private healthcare