Principal Electrical Engineer

Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Principal Electrical Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel.

Responsibilities:

• Full time role reporting to the team leader / partner.
• Undertake and deliver high quality detailed engineering design for electrical building services and power distribution systems, including calculations, analysis, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models, specifications, and other documents required.
• Apply relevant legislation, standards, regulations, guides and good practise for UK and International projects.
• Take responsibility for specific areas of the design and project development. Lead electrical engineering design for small and medium sized projects.
• Seek, complete and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
• Represent the company in professional and diligent manner at all times, attend meetings with client, project team, contractors etc.
• Communicate design concepts and detailed solutions to a varied audience including engineers, architects, contractors and client representatives both in report form and verbally in presentations.
• Manage multiple projects, delegate work and supervise junior engineers in the team.
• Act as a mentor for the practice Graduate Training Scheme.

Skills:

Essential:

• Electrical engineering, Building Services/Engineering related degree or related experience with electrical bias.
• Fluent English (Spoken and Written).
• Qualified as a Chartered Engineer or in final stage of registering (or validated Overseas equivalent).
• Solid technical understanding of own core engineering discipline and the role of the electrical engineer within the design team.
• Broad understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment.
• Good understanding of UK Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material.
• Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project.
• Able to present, negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others.
• Ability to understand and formulate design decisions.
• A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
• Self-organized and motivated.
• Developed problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to use general and engineering and construction specific software for design and analysis including BIM, electrical engineering, lighting design eg. Autodesk Revit, Trimble ProDesign, Dialux.

Desirable:

• International project experience.
• Familiar with LEED, WELL environmental assessment methods.
• Second language.