Senior Electrical Engineer

Beeby Anderson Recruitment

Horsham

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

You will take a leading role in multiple projects with the design and production of information relating to electrical building services installation in a range of project types. You will represent the business on-site and at client meetings, and prepare high-quality information including technical specifications, designs, schematics, equipment schedules, and survey reports.

You will deliver projects across a wide range of sectors including heritage, healthcare, education, and social housing, as well as bespoke residential developments and places of worship, mainly located across Southeast England.

In order to fulfill this role, you need to have a good working knowledge of various types of electrical installations, an understanding of Building Regulations and relevant British Standards and related guidance, and a keen interest in buildings, energy, and creating high-quality working and living environments.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or a directly related discipline.
• A minimum of five years post-qualification experience.
• Current registration with the Engineering Council UK.
• Current membership of at least one relevant professional institution.
• Current full UK driving license and the use of a vehicle for business.

Competence:

• Preparing design drawings using AutoCAD 2022.
• Undertaking electrical design calculations using Trimble Pro-design.
• Carrying out lighting design calculations using Relux or Dialux.
• The use of Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Experience:

• Ability to assist our clients with the development of a brief defining design requirements and follow up with managing client expectations from inception to completion of each project.
• Sufficient experience to quickly develop realistic conceptual designs, schematics, and detailed designs in order to assist fellow professionals with shaping the building design at an early stage.
• You should be able to produce substantiation calculations to demonstrate that designs will perform as required.
• A good understanding of the practicalities of the installation of electrical building services systems.
• An awareness and understanding of the purpose and principles of a range of mechanical building services systems.
• Proactive approach to communicating with other technicians and engineers within the practice to produce carefully considered and well-coordinated engineering design drawings and written specifications.
• On a daily basis, provide support and advice to staff, deal with client-related issues and provide professional services as required.
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of current legislative requirements and design standard standards influencing electrical services design, especially BS7671 and related guidance.
• Actively participate in our QA process through peer review and checking the work undertaken by junior members of the team, providing constructive feedback on improving the quality of their work and supporting them to broaden their knowledge and develop their understanding.
• Understanding and awareness of RIBA Plan of Work.
• Manage projects against time, cost, and quality requirements.

Character:

• A bright and enthusiastic outlook and positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed proactive interpersonal skills which suit a client-facing role.
• The desire to work as an important and valued part of a close-knit team.

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Global MEP and Technology systems consulting engineering firm providing engineering solutions for large-scale, complex, and fast-paced projects worldwide.They place an emphasis on building and sustaining excellent client relationships with architects, developers, and owners through successful partnering. Their long-term relationships with some of the world's most prestigious design firms are a testament to the success of their philosophy and provide opportunities for their employees to work on some of the most exciting and innovative projects globally. They encourage and foster out-of-the-box, high-level thinking and employ cutting-edge strategies including state-of-the-art sustainable design techniques.Role:They are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and suitably experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for an opportunity in their London office. This position requires the individual to work on a variety of projects within the sports/stadia, hospitality, education, commercial, healthcare, and residential sectors.You should be client-facing with the ability to motivate others and also work independently. You will work as part of a team, managing your own project work and design work to the required standards.

Manage projects from inception to completion
Produce mechanical designs and drawings from feasibility to technical design
Produce mechanical specifications, schedules, drawings and any other contract documents developed through the RIBA work stages for review by project team leaders
Produce design calculations using IES / HEVACOMP / ANYSYS (and other approved software)
Have a lead input to the design progress and coordination meetings
Provide supervision and support at all stages of the design process both internally and to the project team

Manage projects from inception to completion
Produce mechanical designs and drawings from feasibility to technical design
Produce mechanical specifications, schedules, drawings and any other contract documents developed through the RIBA work stages for review by project team leaders
Produce design calculations using IES / HEVACOMP / ANYSYS (and other approved software)
Have a lead input to the design progress and coordination meetings
Provide supervision and support at all stages of the design process both internally and to the project team

Requirements:

Have detailed knowledge of building services systems
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
The confidence to effectively communicate with clients
Excellent understanding of RIBA design process to enable delivery of design stages
Excellent proven organisational and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage timelines and budgets

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 3 years' post graduate experience
Proficiency in Autodesk, Revit, Hevacomp, and IES preferred
Experience in the design and co-ordination of building services, production of energy statements and development of sustainable design solutions
Detailed knowledge of Building Regulations, CIBSE guides, BREEAM, LEED, BSRIA guides and applications
Languages
Flexibility to travel
Demonstrated technical abilities

This is a full-time position with excellent salary and benefits including private healthcare, pension, and 2/3 wfh/office hybrid working arrangements.

Leading European engineering PLC company with 18,5000 architects and engineers operating in 14 countries across Europe with 16 UK offices generating sales of 2.1 billion Euros. They are planning and designing the sustainable communities and cities of the future.They are currently looking for a talented and motivated BIM Coordinator to join their BIM team in London.What does the role involve?Working within a team environment you will be supporting development teams by assisting with the provision of a multi-disciplinary consultancy service for clients. The team is working on a large number of prestigious high-rise developments in London and you will provide 3D modelling on a range of complex building services.Duties are varied but include the following:

Producing CAD deliverables to relevant BIM standards in compliance with companies' Information Management System.
Producing drawings and schedules to relevant standards.
Liaising with team leaders, project managers, and engineers from various disciplines.
Working on your own initiative and managing projects to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Working in close collaboration with other team members in other disciplines.

Producing CAD deliverables to relevant BIM standards in compliance with companies' Information Management System.
Producing drawings and schedules to relevant standards.
Liaising with team leaders, project managers, and engineers from various disciplines.
Working on your own initiative and managing projects to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Working in close collaboration with other team members in other disciplines.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

Previous experience of working in a Building Services Engineering environment.
Demonstrable experience in using AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and Navisworks.
The ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with Clients and other team members and to produce written documents in clear English.
The ability to understand the needs of a project and manage your time effectively.
Good Microsoft Office skills.
Experience in using Solibri would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?Their Building Services teams have a reputation for innovative design solutions and are committed to delivering efficient outcomes that positively contribute to the environment. They aim to create healthy buildings and healthy spaces, that benefit the people who will live and work within them. Their success in technical innovation involves working closely with academic, industry, and research institutions.They have partnered with the Better Building Partnership (BBP) since 2019 and are championing Design for Performance-processes across their projects. Building upon their digital offering of Revit for spatial coordination, BIM, and Smart Building System Integration, they are also creating ‘Digital Twins’ of their MEP systems to steer design decision-making and minimise operational energy usage.You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.If you believe you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

The Role:Working in one of the most iconic and magical Grade 1 listed buildings in the country that stands true to its original purpose of promoting the Arts and Sciences by hosting 390 events a year in their main auditorium and 800 events in other smaller spaces.To work within the Building Services team providing M&E skills and expertise to maintain the fabric of the building and its facilities and services. Working as Duty BST whilst on roster to ensure all M&E services are functioning and to provide any building facility services for the successful staging of more than 100 events . To undertake day-to-day monitoring, maintenance and small mechanical works projects to a high level quality of craftsmanship, and work throughout the building with a flexible and adaptable approach to support the staging of events.Key Responsibilities:

To maintain the mechanical plant services and electrical services ensuring that they are in a safe working condition, comply with safety regulations and are fit for use.
To ensure that all domestic services (including the use of equipment and systems with water, electrics and gas) are maintained in a good working order and that repairs or improvements are undertaken to ensure uninterrupted service.
To maintain all electrical installations, services and plant in a safe efficient manner, in accordance with current electrical regulations.
To ensure all life safety installations are maintained and kept in a good working order, i.e. PA system, fire alarm, secondary lighting; and to carry out first line response / repairs to these systems.
To be fully conversant with the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and on site guide.
To be competent and conversant with all types of modern electrical installation systems, have an ability to carry out fault diagnosis, and have a good working knowledge of electrical equipment to undertake repairs.
To undertake occasional Portable Appliance Testing.
To maintain the heating, ventilation and air conditioning plant and systems ensuring that all air handling units, chillers, fan coil units are kept in good working order.
To carry out any pipe work installations and repairs as requested ensuring that all work complies with current regulations.
To carry out daily plant room checks, to monitor and check the Building Maintenance System (BMS) – Trend 963 and ensure that any malfunction or issues of concern are noted and acted upon, and reporting to senior colleagues as required.
To attend to plumbing requirements including the unblocking of toilets and any remedial work that is required.
To carry out basic maintenance check on the stage lift working with your BST colleagues and liaising with external lift contractors when required.
To attend site in an emergency as requested by the management team to assist with the building facility or services.
To ensure the workshop, workbenches and stores for equipment are kept in a clean and tidy manner, that all equipment is properly put away, without blocking any access areas and that stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level, informing the M and E Services Manager of any stock or equipment parts requirements for ordering. Place orders on the purchase order system for all approved purchases.
To undertake the PPM on all mechanical, domestic, and heating systems are requested.
Embrace the Sustainability Policy and work to meet its objectives, putting sustainability at the forefront of all decisions.
Develop a good understanding of the Hall’s Health and Safety guidelines and your responsibilities within these. Promote a safe working environment and foster the non-blame culture, adhering to any Health & Safety requirements, flagging any conflicts that may arise with Health and Safety and working towards finding effective solutions.
To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management including the Building Services Manager, Deputy Building Services Manager, Facilities Manager and Director of Operations.

To maintain the mechanical plant services and electrical services ensuring that they are in a safe working condition, comply with safety regulations and are fit for use.
To ensure that all domestic services (including the use of equipment and systems with water, electrics and gas) are maintained in a good working order and that repairs or improvements are undertaken to ensure uninterrupted service.
To maintain all electrical installations, services and plant in a safe efficient manner, in accordance with current electrical regulations.
To ensure all life safety installations are maintained and kept in a good working order, i.e. PA system, fire alarm, secondary lighting; and to carry out first line response / repairs to these systems.
To be fully conversant with the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and on site guide.
To be competent and conversant with all types of modern electrical installation systems, have an ability to carry out fault diagnosis, and have a good working knowledge of electrical equipment to undertake repairs.
To undertake occasional Portable Appliance Testing.
To maintain the heating, ventilation and air conditioning plant and systems ensuring that all air handling units, chillers, fan coil units are kept in good working order.
To carry out any pipe work installations and repairs as requested ensuring that all work complies with current regulations.
To carry out daily plant room checks, to monitor and check the Building Maintenance System (BMS) – Trend 963 and ensure that any malfunction or issues of concern are noted and acted upon, and reporting to senior colleagues as required.
To attend to plumbing requirements including the unblocking of toilets and any remedial work that is required.
To carry out basic maintenance check on the stage lift working with your BST colleagues and liaising with external lift contractors when required.
To attend site in an emergency as requested by the management team to assist with the building facility or services.
To ensure the workshop, workbenches and stores for equipment are kept in a clean and tidy manner, that all equipment is properly put away, without blocking any access areas and that stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level, informing the M and E Services Manager of any stock or equipment parts requirements for ordering. Place orders on the purchase order system for all approved purchases.
To undertake the PPM on all mechanical, domestic, and heating systems are requested.
Embrace the Sustainability Policy and work to meet its objectives, putting sustainability at the forefront of all decisions.
Develop a good understanding of the Hall’s Health and Safety guidelines and your responsibilities within these. Promote a safe working environment and foster the non-blame culture, adhering to any Health & Safety requirements, flagging any conflicts that may arise with Health and Safety and working towards finding effective solutions.
To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management including the Building Services Manager, Deputy Building Services Manager, Facilities Manager and Director of Operations.

Person Specification:

Have undertaken an apprenticeship with completion of City and Guilds or other relevant courses (e.g. 236 part 1 and 2, electricity at work regulations, 17th edition - wiring regulations, 2391- electrical test/inspection) or at least level 2 NVQ, with a good all round knowledge and experience of working with electrical and mechanical building systems.
Be able to undertake installation, testing and inspection of M&E services, systems and equipment with an ability to work on pumps and motors, inverters, plumbing and HVAC systems, gas fired burners, low temperature hot water systems and if possible steam boilers.
Have considerable experience in a complex and large public entertainment venue, responding to a helpdesk system and BMS-generated alarms.
Hold a CSCS Certificate
Be capable of fault finding, testing and inspecting electrical circuits and equipment, identifying solutions and where possible working to rectify systems to a safe working condition, which is often to tight deadlines particularly just prior to the commencement of a show.
Be computer literate to include a reasonable knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Building Services Technicians are required to complete a duty log report for show duty shifts.
Have an understanding of energy management and environmental control measures and be able to offer creative solutions for improvement of building services systems.
Have a flexible adaptable approach, ability to work constructively within a team with good communication skills, to be clear and concise and capable of remaining calm during potentially stressful situations.
Have a ‘hands on and can do’ approach to work.
Undertake their work with due diligence and with a thorough understanding of health and safety processes, particularly in relation to restricted access and high hazard areas, as well as the need for permits to work for certain Building Services activities.