Job title: Principal Electrical Engineer
Location: Old Oak Common/ Acton
Salary: 90,000 to 100,000
Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers top-notch mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels.
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What We Offer:
* Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals
* Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
* Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
* Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)
About the Anthro JV:
The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London’s state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire, and Communications) systems works.
Role Overview:
VVB is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to be nominated as the Network Rail Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) on the Old Oak Common project, covering the full Anthro scope of Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire detection/suppression, and Communications.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the nominated CEM, fulfilling the duties of NR 02009 for the entire MEPHFC scope at Old Oak Common.
o Assess and mentor CREs in Network Rail standards including Engineering Management (NR/L2/INI/02009).
o Propose solutions based on sound engineering principles.
o Challenge the brief to enable innovative and unambiguous engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed design.
o Design and review engineering solutions.
o Produce and review calculations, reports, and sketches per current standards.
o Communicate design philosophy clearly with team members.
o Consider financial, quality, and programme targets.
o Promote safe working practices.
o Manage staff and projects.
o Guide stakeholders on design and engineering matters.
o Manage CREs within the business.
o Represent the company at interdisciplinary reviews.
o Ensure engineering requirements are communicated and implemented during construction.
o Monitor progress and maintain high design standards.
o Ensure Inspection and Test Plans are fit for purpose.
o Develop future CEMs and CREs.
* Conduct design reviews to ensure buildability, constructability, and safety.
* Ensure risk assessments comply with installation parameters.
* Participate in HazID, HazOP, HazCONs as required.
* Provide technical solutions to project challenges.
* Support project sectors with engineering expertise.
* Manage design documentation and communication.
* Coordinate with CAD/BIM teams for modelling and clash detection.
* Participate in design reviews and checks.
* Develop scope documents for tenders and procurement.
* Liaise with manufacturers and installation teams.
* Work with commercial and planning departments on project changes and scheduling.
* Manage subcontractor works and ensure compliance with quality systems.
* Stay updated with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices.
* Manage multi-discipline CRE teams and provide training and mentorship.
Qualifications (Essential):
* Degree in Engineering
* Chartered Engineer registration
* Membership in IMechE, IET, CIBSE, or similar
* SMSTS certification
* CSCS Card (AQP or PQP)
* Full UK driving license
* Masters Degree in Engineering
* HSE training, NEBOSH Construction Certificate
* DSEAR & ATEX (CompEX) training
* Experience as a Network Rail signed-off CEM with NR 02009 knowledge
* Experience in renewal or new build projects in UK Rail
* Significant experience in infrastructure/construction sectors
* Experience with M&E contracting
* Design and temporary works competency
VVB values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. All employees should promote principles of equality and inclusion.
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