31 days ago
Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer
The Company & Role: This Canadian-born business founded in 1978 has grown to become a global commercial real estate advisory firm employing 5000 people in 120 locations across 20 countries. This opportunity is for a Senior / Associate level Electrical engineer to join an exciting and successful Building Consultancy team, based in London. You will work on a variety of professional and project work for investors, lenders, occupiers, developers, and the public sector. Their broad client mix offer opportunities for travel around the UK and Europe with exposure to a diverse range of property types. The Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health (MEP) engineering team offer traditional MEP design and consultancy services alongside surveying and project management activities with sustainable solutions at the core of their work. Their expertise ranges across all sectors including office, industrial, retail, education, government, healthcare, aviation, and residential. As part of their succession plan, they are looking for an electrically biased building services engineer who will support the building surveyors in providing building engineering consultancy services that augments and compliments the building surveying and Project Management activities. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in MEP consulting or design and contracting who is looking to move into a corporate real estate environment. Flexible working arrangements from home and office is available but the applicant must be able and willing to travel to undertake site inspections as part of the role. Duties & Responsibilities: Design: Be familiar with RIBA Work plan stages, BSRIA BG6(2018) and deliverables required. Understand the requirements and differences between performance design and detail design. Agree briefs with clients to anticipate and identify needs and expectations and develop the job/project brief in conjunction with the team. Prepare and assist in producing feasibility study reports. Work with client and design team to assemble a design specification compliant with the Employer’s requirements, agree its format and content, and ensure delivery by the due date. Agree and monitor scope of works and communicate any changes to the team. Produce calculations for engineering systems as required and ensure proper QA, technical reviews and sign-off are carried out and recorded. Establish the design concepts with the team and determine/agree the programme for the design process. Hold an appreciation of sustainability, net zero carbon and building energy performance issues and ensure that these are taken fully into account in the initial assessment of the job/project and incorporate requirements into job/project delivery. Liaise with the design team and agree the appropriate programme for issuing information to external associated parties. Ensure the team delivers the requisite information to assist with the preparation of the project budget and agree the budget with the team. Carry out periodic review and identify risks affecting overall delivery. Co-ordinate and attend pre-qualification interviews. Review tender documentation and authorise tender issues, review tenders received and advise client on appointment of contractor and liaise between disciplines on multi-functional tenders. Report to the client any variance between the works constructed and the design intent. Ensure appropriate level of site supervision and carry out periodic reviews of construction activity. Ensure relevant schedules of testing/commissioning and snagging are prepared and carried out by suitably qualified personnel and ensure that performance is in line with project guidelines and client requirements. Identify the need for building and site surveys and their relevance to the project and ensure that they are implemented in time to meet the requirements of the project. Manage and monitor site and buildings appraisals and carry out inspections where necessary. Ensure the availability of specialist resource for Computer Aided Design. Follow in full the document control, archiving, CDM and QA processes relevant to job/project work, ensuring reports, correspondence, specifications, drawings, and schedules are issued, and filed in an appropriate manner. Identify client needs and expectations, ensuring they are exceeded. Surveying, Dilapidations and Advisory: Carry out/assist with technical due diligence surveys and reports. Be familiar with mechanical, electrical, and public health installations and trends and current code/regulatory requirements. Possess and display a good level of written communication skills with an ability to convey engineering systems clearly and concisely in report format and to a lay person. Prepare feasibility study reports. Hold an appreciation of sustainability, net zero carbon and building energy performance issues and ensure that these are taken fully into account in the initial assessment of the job/project and incorporate requirements into job/project delivery. Understand dilapidation assessments (not essential but preferable) Business and Team Functions: Attend and contribute to staff meetings. Deliver jobs/projects to time and budget and evaluate jobs/projects to identify learning for the future. Input to company job/project and resource management processes. Promptly complete and submit timesheets. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: The role is to contribute and assist jobs/projects and deliver excellent service to our clients. The applicant will have obtained, or be working towards, Chartered Engineer status and hold the professional qualifications with bodies such as CIBSE, IET or IMechE (however applicants with proven design experience in the industry may be considered) and can demonstrate experience in the industry for a minimum of 5 years, with a proven ability to work within a team completing engineering reports, detailed design, and site inspections. The applicant is expected to be comfortable with working in a multi-disciplinary Chartered Surveyor/Project Management environment and shall have excellent technical skills allied with the applicant’s relevant experience. The role will require the applicant to be familiar with a range of building services installations and be comfortable surveying and reporting on the general condition and potential remedial works required as part of our due diligence service to our clients. Prior experience in carrying out technical due diligence is not essential but preferable. The applicant will be able to work alone and as part of a team and be able to communicate with clients to provide professional advice in plain English, founded on their wide range of experience in the commercial, retail, healthcare, residential, and leisure sectors. Key attributes will include: Client focus Personal drive coupled with the ability to develop others Leadership Teamwork Communication Enthusiasm and passion for technical quality, learning and knowledge sharing Willingness to help and support individuals Capable of driving best practice and encouraging a culture of knowledge sharing and learning Assertive, both in driving the initiative and harnessing support within the team Promote client care and client facing culture
- £80,000 + benefits
- Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- London (City of), London (Greater), England
- Salary £80,000 + benefits
- Company Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Location London (City of), London (Greater), England
30 days ago
Building Services Technician (Multiskilled and Electrical Bias)
The Role: Working in one of the most iconic and magical Grade 1 listed buildings in the country that stands true to its original purpose of promoting the Arts and Sciences by hosting 390 events a year in their main auditorium and 800 events in other smaller spaces. To work within the Building Services team providing M&E skills and expertise to maintain the fabric of the building and its facilities and services. Working as Duty BST whilst on roster to ensure all M&E services are functioning and to provide any building facility services for the successful staging of more than 100 events . To undertake day-to-day monitoring, maintenance and small mechanical works projects to a high level quality of craftsmanship, and work throughout the building with a flexible and adaptable approach to support the staging of events. Key Responsibilities: To maintain the mechanical plant services and electrical services ensuring that they are in a safe working condition, comply with safety regulations and are fit for use. To ensure that all domestic services (including the use of equipment and systems with water, electrics and gas) are maintained in a good working order and that repairs or improvements are undertaken to ensure uninterrupted service. To maintain all electrical installations, services and plant in a safe efficient manner, in accordance with current electrical regulations. To ensure all life safety installations are maintained and kept in a good working order, i.e. PA system, fire alarm, secondary lighting; and to carry out first line response / repairs to these systems. To be fully conversant with the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and on site guide. To be competent and conversant with all types of modern electrical installation systems, have an ability to carry out fault diagnosis, and have a good working knowledge of electrical equipment to undertake repairs. To undertake occasional Portable Appliance Testing. To maintain the heating, ventilation and air conditioning plant and systems ensuring that all air handling units, chillers, fan coil units are kept in good working order. To carry out any pipe work installations and repairs as requested ensuring that all work complies with current regulations. To carry out daily plant room checks, to monitor and check the Building Maintenance System (BMS) – Trend 963 and ensure that any malfunction or issues of concern are noted and acted upon, and reporting to senior colleagues as required. To attend to plumbing requirements including the unblocking of toilets and any remedial work that is required. To carry out basic maintenance check on the stage lift working with your BST colleagues and liaising with external lift contractors when required. To attend site in an emergency as requested by the management team to assist with the building facility or services. To ensure the workshop, workbenches and stores for equipment are kept in a clean and tidy manner, that all equipment is properly put away, without blocking any access areas and that stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level, informing the M and E Services Manager of any stock or equipment parts requirements for ordering. Place orders on the purchase order system for all approved purchases. To undertake the PPM on all mechanical, domestic, and heating systems are requested. Embrace the Sustainability Policy and work to meet its objectives, putting sustainability at the forefront of all decisions. Develop a good understanding of the Hall’s Health and Safety guidelines and your responsibilities within these. Promote a safe working environment and foster the non-blame culture, adhering to any Health & Safety requirements, flagging any conflicts that may arise with Health and Safety and working towards finding effective solutions. To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management including the Building Services Manager, Deputy Building Services Manager, Facilities Manager and Director of Operations. Person Specification: Have undertaken an apprenticeship with completion of City and Guilds or other relevant courses (e.g. 236 part 1 and 2, electricity at work regulations, 17th edition - wiring regulations, 2391- electrical test/inspection) or at least level 2 NVQ, with a good all round knowledge and experience of working with electrical and mechanical building systems. Be able to undertake installation, testing and inspection of M&E services, systems and equipment with an ability to work on pumps and motors, inverters, plumbing and HVAC systems, gas fired burners, low temperature hot water systems and if possible steam boilers. Have considerable experience in a complex and large public entertainment venue, responding to a helpdesk system and BMS-generated alarms. Hold a CSCS Certificate Be capable of fault finding, testing and inspecting electrical circuits and equipment, identifying solutions and where possible working to rectify systems to a safe working condition, which is often to tight deadlines particularly just prior to the commencement of a show. Be computer literate to include a reasonable knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Building Services Technicians are required to complete a duty log report for show duty shifts. Have an understanding of energy management and environmental control measures and be able to offer creative solutions for improvement of building services systems. Have a flexible adaptable approach, ability to work constructively within a team with good communication skills, to be clear and concise and capable of remaining calm during potentially stressful situations. Have a ‘hands on and can do’ approach to work. Undertake their work with due diligence and with a thorough understanding of health and safety processes, particularly in relation to restricted access and high hazard areas, as well as the need for permits to work for certain Building Services activities.
- £51,184 + benefits
- Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- London (Central), London (Greater), England
- Salary £51,184 + benefits
- Company Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Location London (Central), London (Greater), England
29 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy that provides mechanical and electrical engineering services to a wide range of clients within the healthcare sector. It is an award winning company that is large enough to provide stability and opportunity, but small enough to recognise its people as individuals. They are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with building services experience to join its team based in Croydon. The role will involve: Acting as project leader on selected projects Working as part of a larger team on certain projects. Attending principal meetings and making client presentations on selected projects. Raising/promoting the level of technical excellence relating to mechanical engineering within the team. Over time, developing the ability to become a point of contact for key clients. Helping generate repeat business through customer care of existing clients. Working on a variety of interesting projects across varied sectors. Client facing work. Working closely with others in a team environment. Producing drawings and specifications. Producing calculations or guiding others to complete them. Managing the mechanical engineering aspects of other more junior members of the team. In order to be considered for this role you will have: A degree qualification – mechanical or building services (Chartered or working towards). An HNC or HND with suitable design experience will also be considered. Significant experience of design in building services, post qualification completion. Client interaction skills. Software design ideally including Microsoft Office, Hevacomp, IES, TAS or Cymap. Knowledge of British standards, building regulations documents, etc. Knowledge of HTMs would also be of benefit. Professional membership (CIBSE, IET, IMechE).
- to £65,000 + benefits
- Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- South Croydon, London (Greater), England
- Salary to £65,000 + benefits
- Company Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Location South Croydon, London (Greater), England
29 days ago
Intermediate Electrical Engineer
This is a career changing opportunity for an Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer to work with an innovative MEP design consultancy where you will be given complete autonomy over design and financial aspects of projects, and a realistic opportunity to progress. The company was established in 2002 and is an independent Mechanical & Electrical design consultancy that provides the full range of MEP Building Services. Boasting an impressive client list in the hospitality, commercial, finance, retail, and residential sectors, the company operate on projects across the UK, Ireland, & Mainland Europe. The Senior leadership are actively involved in day-to-day client delivery, and the entire teams professional and personable approach focuses on offering clients first class solutions and bespoke services that exceed expectations and provide measurable benefits. You will be joining a first-class team of dedicated technical specialists that operate in a collaborative atmosphere working alongside the UK’s leading architects, designers, and contractors. They are now looking to bring additional expertise to the electrical team with the appointment of an intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer. The main responsibilities are in the areas of project delivery and support of the group management. You should be commercially aware, be able to develop and maintain client relationships, provide technical expertise, provide support to less experienced engineers, ensure quality standards, and adopt and promote the company ethos. Requirements: A Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification and relevant experience. Be or be working towards chartered status. Excellent technical knowledge in your primary discipline and a thorough understanding of Building Services Engineering. Experience in the design and delivery of medium to large scale projects in a variety of sectors.
- to £55,000 + benefits
- Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Wokingham, Berkshire, England
- Salary to £55,000 + benefits
- Company Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Location Wokingham, Berkshire, England
29 days ago
Sustainability Manager
Our client is a privately owned building services consultancy established in 1987. They have experienced steady growth by providing first class project delivery and now consist of a team of 75 multi-disciplinary Building Services and Sustainability Engineers. They are looking for a Lead Sustainable Consultant to work on a diverse project portfolio, including masterplan regeneration projects, mixed use residential and commercial schemes, hotels and medical centres. Responsibilities: Manage a team of six people working on sustainability initiatives. Manage workflows and act as conduit between the sustainability team and the SMT. Develop and implement sustainability strategies and initiatives. Monitor and report on progress towards sustainability goals. Work with other departments to ensure that sustainability is integrated into all aspects of the projects. Stay up to date with the latest sustainability trends and technologies. Ensure compliance with relevant sustainability standards and regulations. Communicate sustainability initiatives and progress to our clients. Requirements: Knowledge of sustainability standards and regulations. Experience managing a team of people. Strong communication and leadership skills. Knowledge of BREEAM, SBEM, SAP and CIBSE TM52, 54 and 59. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. They are offering: Flexible remote working. Salary ranges up to £60,000. Enhanced medical cash plan for employees and family. Private medical and dental insurance (Bupa). Pension. 25 days holiday (plus public holidays).
- to £60,000 + benefits
- Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Camden, London (Greater), England
- Salary to £60,000 + benefits
- Company Beeby Anderson Recruitment
- Location Camden, London (Greater), England