Principal Electrical Building Services Engineer

We are looking to recruit a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Birmingham Industry & Buildings team, to become an integral member of our skilled Building Services team and assist with our growing workload. You will manage and deliver a range of projects from industrial and commercial Clients. Project responsibility will be varied from inception of defining a Client's design brief to inspections, specifications, design, and management of projects. Our projects cover a wide range of sectors including industrial, logistics, people buildings, food & beverage and automotive, including many more.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver the Electrical building services work packages in multiple concurrent projects, either in the UK or internationally; Provide technical leadership on projects; Provide technical leadership, mentoring and coaching to design engineers; Promote the implementation of digital, automation and parametric methods of design on projects; Preparation of designs, from initial concepts through to detailed designs, including LV Power system design, Lighting, Containment, Fire detection, security and Lightning protection systems; Production of design calculations including using 3D modelling software, checking and reviewing of calculations produced by others; Producing sketch drawings / details for drawing / modelling by others and complete checking and reviewing of these prior to issue; Preparation of specifications, and assistance with contract documents; Carry out inspections and surveys, preparation of reports and reporting; Assisting in proposal writing, marketing and business development as required; Supporting the commercial and technical management of projects, ensuring that projects show a profitable result

Requirements

BEng (Hons) or MEng in Building Services / Electrical Engineering; At least 5 - 10 years relevant working experience in Electrical design; Achieved Chartered or Incorporated Status; Good knowledge of standard practices in the design and construction of relevant sector; Good understanding of the sector specific daily (operational) business of our clients; An entrepreneurial, result oriented, proactive individual with a positive flexible and problem solving attitude; Ability to perform best in a multidisciplinary team often with international colleagues; Excellent communication skills towards colleagues and clients; Good project management skills; Knowledge and practical experience of specialist mechanical building services design and modelling software including Autodesk Revit, MagiCAD/StabiCAD, NBS Create

Nice to have

Ideally experience in HV power system design

Benefits

Purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects; Growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path; Flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options; Buddy assigned during onboarding period