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Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Electrical Engineering team.
- Establish and grow VVB’s Electrical design capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership on all electrical systems (LV, HV up to 33kV, lighting, CMS, earthing, UPS, VSDs, DCS, PLC, SCADA, BMS, etc.).
- Ensure engineering works comply with HSE regulations and standards.
- Develop and maintain engineering processes and procedures.
- Support business growth through technical input into tenders and client relationships.
- Ensure robust peer‑review and audit processes for project compliance and learning.
- Support accident investigations and oversee project safety from a technical perspective.
- Champion continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and CPD across the company.
Skills and Experience
- Strong technical knowledge of Electrical and Process Design, installation standards, BIM, DSEAR and HSE legislation.
- Proficiency in Electrical design software (e.g., Amtech, E‑tap, Dialux).
- Hands‑on experience with low and high voltage systems up to 33kV.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.
- Experience with hazardous area design (ATEX compliance).
- Sound understanding of design risk assessment and compliance requirements.
Desirable
- Use of MS Project or similar project planning software.
- CompEX Responsible Person (EX14) certification.
- Knowledge of harmonics correction and power factor correction.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- NEBOSH Construction Health and Safety Certificate.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council.
- Membership of a recognised institution (IMechE, CIBSE, IET or equivalent).
- BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
- C&G Inspection and Testing 2391‑52 qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Project management qualification (APM, Prince2 or equivalent).
- Sustainability awareness.
- Authorised Engineer training.
Essential Competencies
- Collaborative and forward‑thinking leader.
- Decisive under pressure, able to prioritise and delegate effectively.
- Flexible, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Experienced mentor for graduate and junior engineers.
- Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal, at a technical level.
- Builds strong relationships at all levels of the business and with clients.
- Balances client needs with business objectives.
- Self‑motivated with a drive for both personal and company development.
- Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight if required.
- IT proficient (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired Competencies
- Good contractual and commercial awareness.
- Understanding of sustainability and environmental impact.
- Familiarity with legal processes (e.g., expert witness roles).
Essential Experience
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in an infrastructure or heavy industrial environment.
- Hands‑on experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and Commissioning Engineer.
Desired Experience
- Experience working for both M&E contractors and client/main contractors.
- Network Rail CRE (Contractor’s Responsible Engineer) experience.
Company: VVB Engineering
Location: London
Job Description:
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Electrical Engineering team.
- Establish and grow VVB’s Electrical design capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership on all electrical systems (LV, HV up to 33kV, lighting, CMS, earthing, UPS, VSDs, DCS, PLC, SCADA, BMS, etc.).
- Ensure engineering works comply with HSE regulations and standards.
- Develop and maintain engineering processes and procedures.
- Support business growth through technical input into tenders and client relationships.
- Ensure robust peer‑review and audit processes for project compliance and learning.
- Support accident investigations and oversee project safety from a technical perspective.
- Champion continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and CPD across the company.
Skills and Experience
- Strong technical knowledge of Electrical and Process Design, installation standards, BIM, DSEAR and HSE legislation.
- Proficiency in Electrical design software (e.g., Amtech, E‑tap, Dialux).
- Hands‑on experience with low and high voltage systems up to 33kV.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.
- Experience with hazardous area design (ATEX compliance).
- Sound understanding of design risk assessment and compliance requirements.
Desirable
- Use of MS Project or similar project planning software.
- CompEX Responsible Person (EX14) certification.
- Knowledge of harmonics correction and power factor correction.
Essential Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- NEBOSH Construction Health and Safety Certificate.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council.
- Membership of a recognised institution (IMechE, CIBSE, IET or equivalent).
- BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
- C&G Inspection and Testing 2391‑52 qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Project management qualification (APM, Prince2 or equivalent).
- Sustainability awareness.
- Authorised Engineer training.
Essential Competencies
- Collaborative and forward‑thinking leader.
- Decisive under pressure, able to prioritise and delegate effectively.
- Flexible, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
- Experienced mentor for graduate and junior engineers.
- Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal, at a technical level.
- Builds strong relationships at all levels of the business and with clients.
- Balances client needs with business objectives.
- Self‑motivated with a drive for both personal and company development.
- Willingness to travel nationally and stay overnight if required.
- IT proficient (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Desired Competencies
- Good contractual and commercial awareness.
- Understanding of sustainability and environmental impact.
- Familiarity with legal processes (e.g., expert witness roles).
Essential Experience
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in an infrastructure or heavy industrial environment.
- Hands‑on experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and Commissioning Engineer.
Desired Experience
- Experience working for both M&E contractors and client/main contractors.
- Network Rail CRE (Contractor’s Responsible Engineer) experience.
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Posted: May 11th, 2026