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Your new company

Our client is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering provider, taking a lead role in designing, installing, and maintaining the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life. Positioned at the forefront of their industry, they create "Right First Time" sustainable solutions for some of the most complex engineering projects.

Their design team directly supports their preconstruction and delivery teams to efficiently deliver mechanical, electrical, plumbing and instrumentation solutions.

Our client is presenting an exciting opportunity for a talented engineer to join a winning organisation as Lead Electrical Engineer.

Your new role

You will be joining the team as Lead Electrical Engineer, at the forefront of the Electrical team, and reporting to the Engineering Manager.

In this role, you will:

• Design solutions in conjunction with manufacturers and consultants.
• Create and verify EC&I documentation
  - Specifications/Schedules
  - Reports and Plans
  - Detailed installation drawings
• Review and check vendor document / information for compliance with project
  specifications.
• Support the Engineering Manager and contribute to design / construction
  reviews.
• Ensure design risks are considered and prepare design risk assessments.
  Communicate residual design risks to others.
• Provide strong technical support and identify innovative and robust solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and
  suppliers, managing their input in the design, development, pricing and delivery
  of technical solutions.
• Maintain personal expertise and knowledge to ensure that the business stream is
  at the forefront of the industry both technically and in using the latest
  technologies and standards.
• Mentoring and training younger engineers within the team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualified or higher in Electrical Engineering or relevant.
• Chartered engineer or working towards membership.
• Ability to manage and deliver electrical engineering designs across a range infrastructure projects.
• Experienced in project lead and delivery of electrical services across multiple projects
• Conducting any or all stages of electrical design from concept to completion as required.
• Experience in a range of digital tools including Amtech, MS Office, etc.
• Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions on developing the discipline design elements, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Experience of producing and supporting fee estimates and bid writing would be beneficial.
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior to intermediate engineers.

• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and
  Project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.

What you'll get in return

They offer a full range of benefits, and you’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• £65,000 to £90,000 per annum (DoE)
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme - Discretionary, performance based
• Smart working - Hybrid/Flexible
• 25 days annual leave + Bank/Public Holidays
• Family friendly policies - 28 weeks full pay maternity & 4 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Pension
• Share Incentive Plan
• Volunteering leave
• Recognition Schemes

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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