On behalf of our Client, an award wining multi-disciplined engineering specialist in mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) projects in the built environment, we are looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their successful team in Glasgow on a permanent basis.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, the successful post holder will design and manage the implementation of Electrical and Mechanical Building Services to ensure they fully meet the clients’ requirements and that projects are delivered within budget and on programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with client to develop a detailed brief of their electrical and mechanical building services requirements and produce a report which demonstrates clear understanding of the client’s needs.
Conduct an Options Appraisal and produce a report for the client justifying the recommendations made to ensure client sign off of brief.
Manage the Engineers and graduates on the project team and guide them on all internal aspects of the programme delivery.
Develop effective working relationships with the wider design team (Quantity Surveyor, Architects, Structural and Civil Engineers) to ensure the whole construction project delivers the client’s needs.
Produce outline design, scheme design, and detailed design reports including drawings and specifications.
Manage the tender process to ensure the most appropriate contractors are selected to deliver the project on behalf of the client.
Ensure the successful completion of the physical construction of the project by monitoring and reviewing on-site activity to ensure progress and quality.
Ensure that effective cost controls are in place and provide advice on specific project finances to other team members to keep expenditure within budget or highlight any potential overspend and agree with the client.
Validate the commissioning process to ensure all products and services implemented meet the required specifications.
Advise on the operating and maintenance manuals produced by contractors to support the services installed.
Ensure the effective handover of the project from the contractor and ensure the final construction meets the agreed requirements and design intent.
Conduct review of H&S and risk assessments under the Construction Design and Management Regulations and sign off compliance with these regulations.
Maintain up to date industry knowledge of products and services to ensure the client always receives the best advice.
Mentor and train Undergraduate, Graduate and Engineers within the business.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
Qualifications
Graduate qualification in an engineering subject (with the ability to progress to Chartered Engineer status) is essential.
Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartered status is desirable.Experience
Experience of substantial, complex construction projects.
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of operating in an ISO9001 Quality Management System.
Working Knowledge of Electrical Engineering systems.
Appreciation and experience of the Technical Standards (Scotland) and relevant British standards.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel).Desirable:
Knowledge of specification, simulation and modelling techniques such as AutoCAD, IES (desirable but not essential), NBS, Cable Design, Lighting Design & lift traffic analysis.
Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering systems.
Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and low carbon design.
Knowledge of Planning legislative requirements.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment