ELECTRICAL BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN ENGINEER
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREIENCE CRITERIA
Qualifications and experience
* British citizen or otherwise working rights in UK
* Degree qualified in electrical engineering
* Experience: From 2 years’ experience to senior engineer working as electrical (building services) design engineer (preferably in the UK)
* Preferential but not essential experience:
* Working knowledge of wiring regulations BS 7671
* Working knowledge of relevant British Standards
* Education, leisure, residential and mixed-use sectors
* Familiarity with BREEAM, and implications for M&E design
Criteria
* Reside locally to AL3 6PA or able to relocate
* Own transport available + valid driver’s licence
Job Description
The engineer will be required to deal with projects predominantly in the South‑East from concept/feasibility stage, through design and construction to commissioning and handover under the guidance of a director. Skills that will be developed include but are not limited to the following:
* Lighting calculations
* Cable calculations
* Part L compliance checking
* Detail development of concept designs to include equipment selection and specification etc
* Design and specification of renewable technologies
* Liaison with utility companies for new and diversion of existing services
* Liaison with architects, clients, structural engineers and contractors
* Site inspections
Package
* Salary negotiable to suit candidate
* Private medical aid for the individual and immediate family
* Company pension fund with Aviva (5% employee / 3% employer)
* Travel costs for business covered
* Annual leave 25 days / annum (30 days after 5 years service)
* WFH up to 2 days per week, to be agreed with line manager
* Hours of work 08h30 to 17h00 with 1 hour for lunch
The Company
The Company was founded in 1983 in South Africa. The company is very strong in leisure, education, commercial, retail and residential sectors of the market; refer www.vzdv.com for further details.
The Company employs circa 20 employees, and although a relatively small Company punches well above its weight in terms of projects undertaken. Project values have varied from £4million to £200million in terms of construction value. VZDV has won national and international awards for some of its projects and has established itself as a leader in low carbon and renewable technologies and low energy buildings. The type of work is varied; for instance VZDV has written the technical guidance for Sport England water and dry sports centres and partnered with a number of local authorities and main contractors. The design work varies from developing concept designs to Stage 3 for planning purposes to fully detailed design, contract and construction drawings.
The candidate will report directly to the Director. The candidate joins the company in the midst of exciting times, with a strong order book and growth opportunities. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills and ultimately manage their own projects, which will include managing a team of engineers, building physicist and technicians.
Company Details
The company address is 6a Parkway, St Albans, AL3 6PA.
Tel 01727 731560
Contact Rod Warren to set up interviews: vzdv@vzdv.com
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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