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. 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. They have 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 they have written the technical guidance for Sport England wet 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.
Qualifications and experience:
* British citizen or in possession of the right to work in the UK
* Degree qualified in electrical engineering
* From 2 years’ experience to senior engineer working as electrical (building services) design engineer (preferably in in the UK)
* Good design skills
* Preferential but not essential experience:
o Working knowledge of wiring regulations BS 7671
o Working knowledge of relevant British Standards
o Experience in Education, leisure, residential, and mixed use sectors
o Familiarity with BREEAM, and implications for M&E design
o Revit MEP
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
* Project Management
* Site inspections
Benefits:
* 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
* Mobile Phone allowance
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