32 days ago
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)
Main Purpose of role: Using sound knowledge of electrical building services, provide support and line management to the electrical team to progress multiple projects on all drawing production including schematics and engineering calculations within agreed timescales. Principal Tasks and Responsibilities: Business Operation and Development To have future business development in mind at all times, maintain good relationship with all industry contacts and promoting the business where opportunities arise. Ensure that all projects remain in budget, monitor whether additional fees are appropriate and control team workload to meet the schedules. To actively assist management to maintain an effective business by raising potential threats and suggesting remedies to overcome. Look for potential options for new business and additional fees and clear with line manager for approval. Design To actively review, in conjunction with the process owners, the design process Produce schematics, elevations, details in AutoCAD/Revit which meet engineering directives, UK engineering standards, CDM regulations and Whitecode drawing and quality procedures Produce and check engineering calculations as required Support the team with project checking/reviews; resolving issues in order to maintain timeframes and quality compliance co-ordinate drawings/CAD/Revit with other disciplines, having an understanding of other engineering principles Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate engineering and industry standards Liaise concisely and professionally with external members of the design team and clients on technical subjects whether at client meetings, workshops, project review meetings Respond accurately, concisely and correctly to design team and contractor queries including RFIs, tech subs etc in line with WCL approved products Communication Ability to apply initiative to seek additional information from relevant sources to solve engineering problems To be familiar and keep up to date with British standards, industry guides and approved documents etc. To assist with other AutoCAD/Revit work when workload requires Ability to liaise concisely and professionally with external members of the design team and client on technical subjects by phone and email Maintain regular progress conversations with team leader Respond accurately, concisely and correctly to design team and contractor queries including RFIs, tech subs etc in line with WCL approved products Attend and contribute confidently at client meetings and workshops To work towards professional accreditation in a proactive manner and discuss any assistance required with team leader and / or senior management Management To work with the team leader to provide line management and support to the electrical team To monitor the team and individual performance flagging issues to directors or HR General Complete timesheets daily and accurately To maintain a high standard of probity in professional, personal and financial matters Maintaining good relations with colleagues and external partners To work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards To ensure you maintain your continued professional development To ensure you effective manage the Health and Safety of yourself, your team and clients Ensure that the highest level of commercial confidentiality is maintained To act in accordance with Whitecode's policies and procedures To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required Our mission is to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in all aspects of our business What's on offer at Whitecode Consulting Competitive salary Bonus Scheme Annual Leave Company Pension Scheme Sponsorship for external studies Professional subscriptions Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Health Care (Vitality) Social Events Birthday Bonus Flexible Working Cycle to Work Scheme Eye Care Voucher The job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading or salary of the post.
- Competitive Salary depending upon experience and qualifications
- Whitecode Consulting Ltd
- Gravesend, Kent, England
- Salary Competitive Salary depending upon experience and qualifications
- Company Whitecode Consulting Ltd
- Location Gravesend, Kent, England
32 days ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)
Main Purpose of Role: Using sound knowledge of mechanical building services, provide support and line management to the mechanical team to progress multiple projects on all drawing production including schematics and engineering calculations within agreed timescales. Principal Tasks and Responsibilities: Business Operation and Development To have future business development in mind at all times, maintain good relationship with all industry contacts and promoting the business where opportunities arise. Ensure that all projects remain in budget, monitor whether additional fees are appropriate and control team workload to meet the schedules. To actively assist management to maintain an effective business by raising potential threats and suggesting remedies to overcome. Look for potential options for new business and additional fees and clear with line manager for approval. Design To actively review, in conjunction with the process owners, the design process Produce schematics, elevations, details in AutoCAD/Revit which meet engineering directives, UK engineering standards, CDM regulations and Whitecode drawing and quality procedures Produce and check engineering calculations as required Support the team with project checking/reviews; resolving issues in order to maintain timeframes and quality compliance Co-ordinate drawings/CAD/Revit with other disciplines, having an understanding of other engineering principles Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate engineering and industry standards Liaise concisely and professionally with external members of the design team and clients on technical subjects whether at client meetings, workshops, project review meetings Respond accurately, concisely and correctly to design team and contractor queries including RFIs, tech subs etc in line with WCL approved products Communication Ability to apply initiative to seek additional information from relevant sources to solve engineering problems To be familiar and keep up to date with British standards, industry guides and approved documents etc. To assist with other AutoCAD/Revit work when workload requires Ability to liaise concisely and professionally with external members of the design team and client on technical subjects by phone and email Maintain regular progress conversations with team leader Respond accurately, concisely and correctly to design team and contractor queries including RFIs, tech subs etc in line with WCL approved products Attend and contribute confidently at client meetings and workshops To work towards professional accreditation in a proactive manner and discuss any assistance required with team leader and / or senior management Management To work with the team leader to provide line management and support to the mechanical team To monitor the team and individual performance flagging issues to directors or HR General Complete timesheets daily and accurately To maintain a high standard of probity in professional, personal and financial matters Maintaining good relations with colleagues and external partners To work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards To ensure you maintain your continued professional development To ensure you effective manage the health and safety of yourself, your team and clients Ensure that the highest level of commercial confidentiality is maintained To act in accordance with Whitecode's policies and procedures To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required Our mission is to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in all aspects of our business What's on offer at Whitecode Consulting Competitive salary Bonus Scheme Annual Leave Company Pension Scheme Sponsorship for external studies Professional subscriptions Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Health Care (Vitality) Social Events Birthday Bonus Flexible Working Cycle to Work Scheme Eye Care Voucher The job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading or salary of the post.
- Salary Competitive depending upon experience and qualifications
- Whitecode Consulting Ltd
- Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, England
- Salary Salary Competitive depending upon experience and qualifications
- Company Whitecode Consulting Ltd
- Location Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, England
29 days ago
Building Surveyor (Part-Time) - Gloucestershire
Your new company How does working across a Grade 1 historic landscape and internationally important tree collection sound to you? Joining the team at Westonbirt National Arboretum will provide exactly this opportunity. This site includes almost 40 built assets and infrastructure supporting a vision in education, participation, and conservation. Several buildings are tenanted which includes the restaurant, shop, and three houses. There are a number of architectural styles and unusual buildings including heritage buildings from the 1850's, multiple timber frames including the community shelter, and a number of award-winning buildings including the Welcome Building, build in 2014 and awarded BREEAM 'Excellent', and the award-winning Wolfson Tree Management Centre. Your new role Your day-to-day job will be varied and will include overseeing and organising maintenance of the existing buildings, procuring and supervising contractors to ensure that the built estate is maintained and enhanced. Joining a small capital development team will mean that you'll work closely with a programme manager, project manager, and works supervisor. You will lead on planning, delivery, and supervision of estates planned and reactive maintenance work. This includes delivering projects to help achieve net-zero by 2040. Plan, procure, implement, and monitor programmes of work including planned and reactive maintenance to a high standard ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Active communication with different teams to co-ordinate works. Deliver professional building management across the estate including the management of utilities and services by the most efficient means. Administer contracts using NEC4 forms of contract. Improve financial and environmental sustainability working towards Net Zero. Support capital investment team with ongoing works, which could include business case development. Keep project and asset records up to date on GIS Forester Web and on SharePoint. Regularly monitor contractor health and safety. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience working in a similar Building Surveying or equivalent role (planning, supervising and instruction of maintenance, or development works). Proficient knowledge in building pathology, defect diagnosis, specification writing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience of forecasting and managing budgets for capital and revenue works. Procure and contract manage building works contracts. Understanding building health and safety, overseeing contractors and statutory compliance. Either achieved, or making progress towards chartered status (MRICS / MCIOB). Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent construction related profession. What you'll get in return A role with Forestry England isn't just about the salary! Learn more about Forestry England - Welcome | Forestry England | Hays UK Salary '£23,481 pro rata (Full Time Equivalent £39,135) Annual Leave - 111 hours of annual leave available per year (pro-rata) A role with Forestry England will provide and offer a wide range of benefits to include: Balanced and blended working arrangements. Access to extensive online learning. BPD events, professional training, and development. Contributory pension scheme that you may enter as soon as you join, where employer makes 27% contribution, and where your contributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken. Shared parental leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, enhanced adoption leave, and more. Childcare benefits. Bike to work scheme, employee assistance programme, dedicated wellbeing team and more. 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. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
- Up to £23418.0 per annum + £23,418 (pro-rata)
- Hays
- Gloucestershire, England, Gloucestershire, England
- Salary Up to £23418.0 per annum + £23,418 (pro-rata)
- Company Hays
- Location Gloucestershire, England, Gloucestershire, England
29 days ago
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Your new company Our client is a multi-discipline building services engineering practice that provides a strategic and innovative approach to delivering engineering and management consultancy services for its clients. Due to significant growth, this practice is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their team based in Belfast. Delivering large-scale residential/mixed-use, retail and industrial projects services throughout the UK&I, their raft of engineering and management consultancy services are in demand with some of the world's biggest brands. Your new role Whilst the role will be extremely varied, typical responsibilities could include: Design of electrical building services and low carbon design in relation to the design of new buildings or redevelopment. Undertake design preparation using software including: Revit and Amtech. Liaising and relationship building with clients, partners and supply chain. Prepare and coordinate project designs. Prepare cost feasibility studies and option reports. Prepare building performance specifications. What you'll need to succeed Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent qualification. Proficient in CAD; preferably with Revit experience. An interest in working within the building services industry Ability to use your initiative and have a desire to improve your technical capabilities. Able to adapt to different cultures and working environments. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join an established UK consultancy in Belfast, where you will receive a competitive salary along with benefits. You will be working alongside senior engineers where you will receive ongoing training and support to help progress your career. Benefits: Competitive salary that is annually benchmarked in the marketplace. Annual performance bonus Flexible hybrid working arrangements. 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, plus have your birthday off. Company pension scheme. Private medical insurance. Life assurance. Employee voucher benefits scheme. Annual Professional Institution membership and Engineering Council subscription fees paid. 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
- Competitive Salary
- Hays
- Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Salary Competitive Salary
- Company Hays
- Location Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
29 days ago
Mechanical Maintenance Manager
Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join higher education establishment in the Glasgow area. Your new role As the Mechanical Maintenance Manager, you will beresponsible for: Leading and supporting mechanical maintenance teams across multiple campuses. Plan and implement maintenance schedules, ensuring statutory compliance. Manage contractors and ensure safe, high-quality service delivery. Use CAFM and BMS systems to monitor performance and identify improvements. Support budget planning and track operational spend. Advise on technical issues, system upgrades, and energy-saving initiatives. Conduct performance reviews and contribute to estates strategy and policy. Ensure compliance with health & safety and mechanical regulations. Represent the university in contractor negotiations and tender processes What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, and general plumbing/maintenance. HND or Degree in Building Services / Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and compliance regulations. Experience managing teams and contractors in a 24/7 environment. Skilled in CAFM, BMS, and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Full, clean driving licence. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package Generous holiday entitlement The opportunity to work in a prestigious and dynamic environment. Temporary to permanent opportunity 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
- £25.83 per hour PAYE
- Hays
- Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland
- Salary £25.83 per hour PAYE
- Company Hays
- Location Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland