The Role
We have an excellent opportunity for an electrical services design engineer with proven work experience to join Briggs and Forrester Living design team based at our head office in Northampton. The role will include working on a range of residential projects, including high rise residential developments, student accommodation and hotels. Working in a vibrant fast paced environment, we are looking for the right candidate who is adaptable and eager to work within a dedicated team.
Responsibilities
* Develop designs from various stages through to BSRIA Stage 6.
* Work with our estimating team to assist with the production of tenders for design and build projects.
* Work with our BIM team to assist in the development of spatially coordinated 3D models and 2D drawings.
* Work with our project teams to assist through installation and commissioning phases, up to project handover.
* Ensuring designs comply with both employers and statutory requirements.
* Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety standards, CDM regulations, environmental legislation and quality standards.
* Liaise and interface with specialist sub-contractors employed by Briggs and Forrester Living.
* Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the correct application of plant and equipment.
* Actively participate in internal and external meetings, both in person and remote.
* Ability to propose alternative design solutions where appropriate and to the benefit of a project.
* Monitor and record progress on design projects including production of design progress reports.
* To be open to learning new skills and techniques including Continual Professional Development and any role specific training.
Requirements
* Demonstrate a comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of electrical engineering services design.
* Strong attention to detail and willingness to promote a ‘right first time’ focus.
* Ability to problem solve and address potential problems and challenges as they arise through a design process.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the Building Safety Act and the requirements to deliver compliant systems in Higher Risk Buildings.
* Demonstrate a commercial awareness to ensure designs are developed in accordance with cost plans and budgets.
* Ability to work on multiple projects
* Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals including developers, architects, structural engineers, consultants and main contractors / sub-contractors.
* Work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment.
* Demonstrate clear and concise communication both internally and externally.
* Demonstrate good organisation and time management skills
* The candidate should hold a minimum level 4/5 qualification that focuses knowledge on relevant building services engineering disciplines.
* Membership of relevant professional bodies would also be preferable.
Package
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
* Company car or car allowance
* Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
* Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
* Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
* Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
* Employee-owned business
* Flexible holiday scheme
* An excellent working environment, opportunities for career progression and further technical and personal development
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