Description
We have an opportunity for an experienced Principal/Associate Electrical Engineer with a background in Healthcare projects to join our London team.
You will work in a joint leadership capacity within a mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) discipline team providing design and technical advice in a WSP project manager capacity on a wide range of projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervise the completion of detailed designs and supervise the work of others in this function
- Consider the feasibility of the project and lead the overall feasibility study
- Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed/performance specification
- Act as the client’s key point of contact and responsible for overall project delivery in terms of client deliverables and internal KPI’s
- Provide excellent client care & the opportunities to develop additional business for the team
- Assist with developing the client relationship to promote new commissions
- Promote WSP’s capabilities and expertise in the region
- Take responsibility for and direct others in the production of detailed and performance specification for the discipline subject to review by colleagues prior to issue
- Development and line management of junior staff
- Regularly brief the project team, explaining the appointment
- Ensure contracts/letters of intent are in place for all projects before work starts
- Maintain project overview & understanding of the team workload & associated resource requirements, and work with the team leaders to ensure resources are fully utilised across your associated projects
- Hold regular team meetings to discuss resourcing, staff issues, H&S, quality, training & development & all other relevant issues
Requirements:
- Background in Building Services electrical design engineering with a specialism in Healthcare projects
- Ability to work as part of a team, but also take a leading role in managing engineers towards the delivery of our key projects
- Ability to apply technical judgment and resourcefulness to feasibility studies, concept, scheme and detailed design, as well as construction support phases of projects
- Working knowledge of UK electrical building services design, including relevant standards, codes and regulations
- BPSS security clearance is a minimum requirement
Electrical Design Skills:
- Low voltage distribution systems
- Cable calculations via ElectricalOM or Amtech /by hand
- Lighting calculations (via software and by hand)
- Energy lighting
- Small power
- Fire Detection & Alarm
- Intruder detection
- Access control & security systems
- Disabled call systems
- Data cabling and outlets
- Lightning protection