Job Description
Due to continued growth, we have a position available for an experienced Electrical Engineer to become a key member of the building services team based in our Teddington studio.
Our inter-disciplinary 1 Team approach lies at the core of our delivery model. We are propelling our building services engineering and sustainability teams to form a greater part of our offer to our clients – creating even greater agility to our projects.
With the drive towards decarbonisation, building services engineering will form an integral part of our delivery model. You will be working in a like-minded, refreshing, and supportive team environment to deliver exciting work of the highest standard.
Working with long-standing clients, you will be immersed in a diverse array of projects across various sectors. We provide exceptional experience and excellent training and mentoring to support your career aspirations, with a clear trajectory towards Associate levels.
If you are passionate about M&E Engineering and thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity!
Your Role in the Team:
* Lead building services design projects within a multidisciplinary team.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
* Adopt the KK 1Team approach by collaborating with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
* Take ownership of resolving technical challenges and troubleshooting issues that arise.
* Stay up to date of advancements in building services technology and industry trends, applying knowledge to drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and processes.
Individual Duties:
* Proficient in undertaking design work through all RIBA Stages including feasibility report, concept designs, spatial coordination, detailed design, construction monitoring and handover.
* Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, codes and standards.
* Provide expertise in selecting and specifying mechanical equipment, materials and components, considering factors like performance, cost, and sustainability goals.
* Delivering or inputting into decarbonisation, sustainability and net-zero carbon strategies.
Skills and Requirements:
* Accredited Building Services degree and significant experience in a similar role.
* Working towards IEng of CEng with CIBSE, IET or IMechE.
* Ability to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the role.
Excellent communication with ability to articulate complicated issues to clients and stakeholders.
* Ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships.
* Ambition and willingness to learn while demonstrating a high level of diligence and organisational skills.
* Strong working knowledge of British Standards, codes of practice and relevant design guidance and standards.
* Experience with industry standard software: AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux / ReluxTrimble Pro-Design, Bluebeam
Knowledge of:
* Electrical systems design: LV distribution, small power, general and emergency lighting, containment, fire detection and alarm, security detection and alarm, access control, CCTV and lightning protection.
* Electrical design calculations: cable sizing and lighting calculations.
* Building codes and standards.
* Energy efficiency and sustainability.
* Construction materials and methods.
* Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.