Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

Cibsejournal; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer in Maidenhead. The role involves designing LV electrical systems, managing projects, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Building Services Engineering, relevant qualifications, and expertise in tools like Revit and Navisworks. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to innovative solutions in the UK's construction market.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer.
• Strong experience in handling large scale projects and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify LV electrical installations and distribution systems.
• Prepare feasibility and implementation studies.
• Produce design documentation including specifications and drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage project workloads.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or related field

Professional qualification with CIBSE or IET (or in progress)

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Clash Detection

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Europe’s leading design, engineering, and regulatory consultancy organisation with c22,000 staff operating from 14 European countries, including 14 UK branches they design, and plan sustainable communities, infrastructure, and environments in 70 countries worldwide generating sales of £2.3 billion. The organisation is united by a commitment to collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and creating a positive impact on the shape of tomorrow for generations to come.

They are currently looking for a talented and motivated Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Building Services team in Maidenhead.

The Role:

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with clients, architects and other members of the professional team to deliver a wide variety of demanding large scale projects in the UK and potentially overseas.

Duties will be varied but generally include the following:

• Undertake detail design and specification of LV electrical installations and distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, cabling, control equipment and building services for the associated installations.
• Specify switchgear, transformers and associated cabling and control equipment
• Prepare feasibility, concept design and implementation studies.
• Produce design documentation including specifications, models, drawings, calculations and assist the team to ensure that the technical content of all work carried out is correct and completed in accordance within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Develop relationships with Clients and key suppliers
• Attending design and site meetings. Managing workload.
• Mentoring other engineers, including checking and assuring work produced by others.
• Work winning and business development.
• Performing job manager responsibilities.
• Working closely with the delivery teams and Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery

The Person:

• A degree in Building Services Engineering, or other related degree/masters.
• A professional qualification with CIBSE or IET (or be working towards).
• A good working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Clash Detection, Dialux and Amtech.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with strong project management skills.
• The ability to manage a variety of projects meeting varying deadlines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to work alongside clients, architects and contractors to solve problems and come up with innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A good understanding, knowledge, and application of Information Management standards, including ISO 19650.
• Up to date knowledge of the UK construction market, including current UK Building Regulations and all relevant British Standards.