Senior Electrical Engineer

Place of Work

Northfleet, but may use flexible working

Hours of Work

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Depending upon experience and qualifications

Accountable to

Technical Director / Associate Director / Associate

Main Purpose of Role

Using sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical building services, provide support and line management to the mechanical/electrical team to progress multiple projects on all drawing production including schematics and engineering calculations within agreed timescales.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities

Business Operation and Development

• To have future business development in mind at all times, maintain good relationship with all industry contacts and promote the business where opportunities arise.
• Ensure that all projects remain in budget, monitor whether additional fees are appropriate and control team workload to meet schedules.
• Actively assist management by raising potential threats and suggesting remedies.
• Identify potential opportunities for new business and additional fees and clear with line manager.

Design

• Actively review the design process in conjunction with process owners.
• Produce schematics, elevations and details in AutoCAD/Revit in line with engineering directives, UK standards and CDM regulations.
• Produce and check engineering calculations as required.
• Support the team with project checking/reviews and resolve issues to maintain timeframes and quality compliance.
• Coordinate drawings/CAD/Revit with other disciplines.
• Maintain working knowledge of appropriate engineering and industry standards.
• Liaise professionally with external design team members and clients.
• Respond accurately to design team and contractor queries (RFIs, Tech Subs etc).

Communication

• Apply initiative to solve engineering problems.
• Stay up to date with British Standards and industry guides.
• Assist with AutoCAD/Revit work when required.
• Maintain regular progress communication with team leader.
• Attend and contribute to meetings and workshops.

Management

• Support team leader with line management responsibilities.
• Monitor team and individual performance.

General

• Complete timesheets accurately.
• Maintain high professional standards.
• Build good relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Work flexibly to maintain standards.
• Continue professional development.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Maintain commercial confidentiality.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering (mechanical/electrical)
• ACIBSE (Essential)
• MCIBSE (Desirable)

Experience

• 8+ years in building services engineering OR
• 5+ years design + 5+ years site experience
• 3+ years project lead experience
• Line management experience (Desirable)

Knowledge

• CAD/Revit
• UK mechanical/electrical standards
• Microsoft Office

Proficiency

• Time management and organisation
• Multitasking and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Word, Excel, Outlook

Attributes

• Professionalism
• Team-focused
• Flexible, resilient attitude
• Willingness to travel
• Driving licence (Desirable)

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