Senior Electrical Engineer

Due to continued growth, we have a position available for an experienced Electrical Engineer to become a key member of the building services team based in any of our Ringwood studio.

Our inter-disciplinary 1-Team approach lies at the core of our delivery model. We are propelling our building services engineering and sustainability teams to form a greater part of our offer to our clients – creating even greater agility to our projects.

With the drive towards decarbonisation, building services engineering will form an integral part of our delivery model. You will be working in a like-minded, refreshing, and supportive team environment to deliver exciting work of the highest standard.

Working with long-standing clients, you will be immersed in a diverse array of projects across various sectors. We provide exceptional experience and excellent training and mentoring to support your career aspirations, with a clear trajectory towards Associate levels.

If you are passionate about M&E Engineering and thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity!

Your Role in the Team:

• Lead building services design projects within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Adopt the KK 1-Team approach by collaborating with other disciplines to deliver complete scheme designs.
• Take ownership of resolving technical challenges and troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Stay up to date of advancements in building services technology and industry trends, applying knowledge to drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and processes.

Individual Duties:

• Proficient in undertaking design work through all RIBA Stages including feasibility report, concept designs, spatial coordination, detailed design, construction monitoring and handover.
• Ensuring compliance with UK building regulations, codes and standards.
• Provide expertise in selecting and specifying mechanical equipment, materials and components, considering factors like performance, cost, and sustainability goals.
• Delivering or inputting into decarbonisation, sustainability and net-zero carbon strategies.

Skills and Requirements:

• Accredited Building Services degree and significant experience in a similar role.
• Working towards IEng of CEng with CIBSE, IET or IMechE.
• Ability to work using their own initiative with minimal supervision on all technical aspects of the role.
• Excellent communication with ability to articulate complicated issues to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally, and then use this to strengthen client relationships.
• Ambition and willingness to learn while demonstrating a high level of diligence and organisational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of British Standards, codes of practice and relevant design guidance and standards.
• Experience with industry standard software - AutoCAD, Revi, Dialux / Relux, Trimble Pro-Design, Bluebeam

Knowledge of:

• Electrical systems design: LV distribution, small power, general and emergency lighting, containment, fire detection and alarm, security detection and alarm, access control, CCTV and lightning protection.
• Electrical design calculations: cable sizing and lighting calculations.
• Building codes and standards.
• Energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Construction materials and methods.
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.