Principal Electrical Engineer

Shou; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E consultancy is seeking a Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Birmingham team in a hybrid role. Responsibilities include leading engineering project preparation, client management, and team communication. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least 7 years of consultancy experience, showcasing strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary between £50k and £65k, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in a consultancy environment.
• Proven expertise in electrical engineering or building services.
• Experience in leading project submissions and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of engineering projects.
• Manage client communication and fee proposals.
• Oversee and communicate with design team members.
• Produce cost plans and manage financial aspects of projects.

Skills

Good Communication skills

Ability to mentor/manage junior staff

Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Education

Relevant Qualifications (ONC/HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering)

Job description

Job Role: Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid with 2-Days in office and 3-Day at home.

Salary: £50k - £65k depending on exp. plus car allowance, healthcare & package

A Birmingham based M&E consultancy is offering a great opportunity to join their successful team.

This is an independent, building services design consultancy, specialising in mechanical, engineering, lighting and public health.

They are looking for the right person to join their creative team of engineers, designers and technical specialists, providing innovative solutions to complex engineering and potential design challenges within buildings.

As the successful engineer, you will be responsible for taking the lead in the overall preparation and submission of projects, including Low Voltage Distribution, Small Power, Communications, Lighting, Fire Alarm Systems, Intruder Alarm, Access Control and Lighting Protection.

Design

• Concept design.
• Option evaluation.
• Prepare stage reports / outline designs.
• Brainstorm design solutions.
• Detail design.
• Maintain comprehensive design file.
• Produce CAD drawings.
• Produce scheme design drawings for CAD.
• Produce design sketches.
• Invite suppliers expert knowledge and costs.
• Adopt flexible attitude to project and design.

Client Management

• Client management.
• Taking the lead on all communications with Clients.
• Advising on fees and preparing fee proposals.
• Interpreting project requirements.
• Promote can do attitude.

Design Team Management

• Communicating with design team members.
• Prepare written reports for DTMs, etc.
• Convene technical domestic meetings with team.
• Provide assistance to all team.

Project Strategy

• Prepare project plan at outset.
• Prepare project programme for design/pre-construction
• Allocate resources for project.
• Produce design stage reports as appropriate.

Financial Management

• Produce cost plans and pre-tender estimates.
• Produce cost comparisons for systems/plant.
• Understand project costs and M&E ratios.
• Demonstrate our interest in financial matters.
• Evaluate/Report on Tender Returns

Sub-Contractor and Site Management

• Fully brief Sub-Contractors.
• Adopt non-adversarial management approach, firm and fair.
• Monitor and report progress.
• Raise instructions.
• Assist problem solving process.
• Respond to RFIs, queries quickly.
• Control project finance and variation costs with PQS.
• Confirm all site matters.
• Respond to any changes quickly

Marketing

• Provide excellent customer service for repeat orders.
• Attend client interviews.
• Produce sketch designs for proposals.
• Understand our product, clients needs, wants and objectives.

Continuous Improvement

• Assist to develop continuous improvement culture.
• Provide ideas for continuous improvement of business.
• Attend CPD.
• Attain management training.

Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant Qualifications such as ONC/HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Previous experience within a consultancy environment
• Minimum of 7 years experience
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to mentor/manage more junior staff members

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team working across a variety of sectors. If this role is of interest, apply now.