Electrical Project Design Engineer

Great position with this London Borough who provide end to end MEP Design and Build services. Working within a small team you will be responsible for the specification, design and project delivery for the Electrical Design Services within the built environment team

Outline

To provide a professional electrical engineering service, inspecting, fault finding, specifying
remedial works, designing new electrical systems, undertaking procurement, acting as
contract administrator and project manager for contracts on site.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage multiple projects at any one time, both during the design stage and while on
site, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.
2. Prepare reports for Committees, Area Forums, Working Parties, Client Organisations,
Tenant Associations, and External Agencies and other stakeholders. Arrange and
attend such meetings as required where a high degree of resident and stakeholder
consultation takes place.
3. Represent the Head of Service when developing and delivering projects with clients and
stakeholders to ensure projects are accurately scoped and delivered to the client's
objectives both on time and within budget.
4. Deliver and maintain the highest standards of design, budget control and contract
administration on all projects and maintenance contracts. Ensure that clients are fully
briefed and engaged on all aspects and at all stages of each project and key
milestones.
5. Ensure effective briefing, direction and liaison of any Consultants appointed.
6. Lead on procurement, design criteria and preparation of schemes, specifications,
maintenance requirements, and estimates, selection of materials and equipment,
project and contract management.
7. Provide assistance and advice to technicians/Inspectors regarding relevant standards
and statutory regulations.
8. Assist in the appointment of consultants as and when required.
9. Liaise and negotiate with consultants, statutory bodies and other relevant organisations.
10. Examine tenders, accounts and claims rendered by contractors for accuracy.
11. Authorise/investigate further as appropriate.
12. Liaise with other departments concerning design, maintenance and user satisfaction
feedback. Prepare lessons learnt report from results.
13. Undertake investigations , continued professional development and research
concerning new techniques, systems and solutions in Engineering Services. Provide
report on areas of effectiveness and recommendations for implementation.
14. Manage and monitor all projects within fee allocation and budget available and take
corrective measures where necessary.
15. Advise on the appraisal, selection, appointment and performance of contractors and
sub-contractors.
16. Take responsibility for the project management of medium sized projects and/or
maintenance contracts including working with junior members of staff (including
students) to develop their understanding of contract administration and project
management
17. Carry out project management duties which may involve supervising the work of other
staff within the project team

Education and Experience:

Qualified as a Chartered Engineer or full member of the Chartered Institute of
Building Services Engineers, with a minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification
experience.
OR
Hold a degree or Higher National Diploma in Building Services Engineering or
other relevant qualification with a minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification
experience.

Knowledge Skills and Ability:

Possess excellent detailed technical knowledge and skills to manage electrical
repair and refurbishment projects, electrical planned maintenance and design new
installations.
Ability to communicate and direct, both verbally and in writing, other members of
staff within the office, other council departments, area offices, working parties,
external clients, agencies, elected members, residents and consultants.
Ability to write technical reports.
Ability to creatively solve engineering design and maintenance related problems.
Possess excellent project management skills in order to plan, programme and
deliver projects on time and within previously agreed budgets and fees and to
monitor and control costs at all stages.

Ensure projects are delivered in a cost effective and competitive manner,
undertaking value engineering exercises throughout.

Assist in developing planning and implementing policies for the Building Services
Engineering section as part of an integrated range of services for those who live,
work and do business within the borough

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.