Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer | Development-focused support for career growth | RG / 5984

The Position

As a senior / principal electrical engineer, you will ensure safe, efficient electrical

systems that adhere to standards and contractual obligations, including

coordination with other disciplines, while overseeing construction progress and

addressing issues to maintain compliance.

In this role there will be a strong focus on your development, they will support

you in your endeavours whether that be expanding your role to studying for

qualifications or taking the path to becoming Director.

About You :

You excel in engineering design, aand are comfortable leading projects from inception

to completion, working with minimal supervision. You can also assist with

planning and managing appropriate resources to deliver projects, and :

Prepare conceptual designs of HV and LV electrical systems, lighting, fire

alarms

Be responsible for equipment selection / calculations

Develop the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and

product schedules to define electrical systems

Assist with the preparation of the client brief

Work across multiple projects at any one time, prioritizing work to ensure

timely delivery

Give technical presentations to the professional team

Manage site coordination meetings with contractors

Support directors with ongoing development of improved standards and

procedures within the company

Build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain

existing relationships

Have a good level of oral and written communication (excellent report writing

skills, in particular) setting the highest standards of communication both

internally and externally

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project costing principles and

control changes during project development

Key Responsibilities

With regards to design, you’ll be :

Designing safe, economical, and reliable electrical systems

Meeting the contractual scope of work and complying with applicable

standards and regulations

Developing the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specs and

product schedules to define electrical systems.

Coordinating electrical design with other disciplines (e.g. Architectural,

structural, mechanical + public health) to minimize conflicts and avoid

costly revisions

Checking tender submissions, drawings, and technical submittals to ensure

quality of products and equipment are in accordance with design.

Undertaking site visits to monitor progress against the design

Assisting subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specs

and resolving problems during construction

You’ll also be involved with elements of management, finance, project interface

and marketing and business development, such as :

Working within the team, managing medium-sized projects internally and

externally with respect to deliverables, resources, and financials

Coordinating junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership

and help to identify opportunities for them to develop

Representing mecserve at design team and client meetings

Liaising with clients and others and maintaining a project overview at all

times

Utilising financial skills regarding costing principles, whilst controlling

changes during the project, and negotiating necessary additional fees

Attending networking events, and assisting with relevant articles and

updates

Technical Knowledge And Skills

You’ll have :

A good understanding of :

BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM, and renewable

technologies

Other MEP engineering disciplines sufficient to understand their

impact in the overall design, and converse at a high level

CDM Regulations, specifically the Designers requirements

The inclination to learn AutoCAD and Revit

Attained or are working towards Chartered status

Ability to undertake CPD by reading technical journals, attending relevant

IEE / CIBSE technical seminars from time to time and attending in-house

seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge

Do you have the capability to work efficiently both independently and as an

integral part of a team?

In interactions and problem-solving scenarios, do you consistently maintain a

high level of professionalism?

Are you adaptable and flexible, able to adjust to new challenges and changes in

your work environment effectively?