Role Overview

The Senior / Principal Engineer - Electrical is expected to have a strong track record in one or, preferably, multiple sectors that BakerHicks operates in. You will ideally be a Chartered Engineer with experience of working on a variety of medium-size Building Services projects and possibly managing small packages on large projects.

You’ll be part of an enthusiastic and committed team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver high quality output on projects across all sectors.

Client care and repeat business is crucial to BakerHicks success, so you’ll need to be able to develop and nurture relationships with our clients (both internal and external).

About You

You will be someone who values quality and enjoys delivering technically excellent Electrical designs in the built environment.
Someone who wants to take ownership, be innovative, use initiative and is driven by client satisfaction.
Have experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams and have experience in leading and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Purpose

Design and specify all aspects of Electrical engineering deliverables in accordance with current guidelines, standards, regulations and project deliverables
Contribute to the development and mentoring of our Early Careers population and the continuous improvement of departmental capabilities
On occasion, manage Electrical involvement in small to medium-size projects, including time, cost, quality and client relationship management and delivery. Champion quality and compliance controls within local teams and projects

Responsibilities

Provide engineering services design and consultancy work on behalf of BakerHicks under the direction of the line manager or project lead.
Produce design deliverables (including drawings, specifications and reports), site surveys, construction stage duties, client liaison with members of design/construction teams, project management, costing and ensure progress against the project brief
Check calculations and production of detailed drawings to ensure engineering designs meet appropriate quality and compliance controls, project brief and customer requirements.
Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary members of the design team to deliver safe, efficient and buildable solutions.
Contribute to the preparation of enquiry plans, tender reviews, fee estimate sheets, scopes of work and change controls as required.
Have an understanding of CDM requirements.

Accountabilities

Ensure team compliance with company quality management and best practice
Management of Engineers, Early Careers and Technicians in the production of calculations, design deliverables (including drawings, specifications and reports), site surveys, construction stage duties, client liaison, liaison with members of design/construction teams, project management, costing and any other relevant duty

Essential

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

Chartered Member of CIBSE or IET or working towards.
Demonstrable experience of delivering projects in at least one sector that BakerHicks operates in.
Confident communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
An ability to develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders that deliver long term benefits.
Considerable design, technical detailing and specification writing experience.
Experience of contributing to bids, proposals and tender specifications.
Possess a working knowledge of BIM Level 2 Delivery.
Possess a working knowledge of Navisworks, AutoCAD, DIALux, NBS and Amtech/Trimble.

Desirable

Experience of delivering multi-disciplinary projects in several sectors that BakerHicks operates in.
Experience of managing small teams from Apprentices and Graduates to Engineer and Technician level.
Understanding of commercial elements of projects
Experience in projects with elements of, or a focus on, renewable energy.
Experience in projects with elements of, or a focus on, sustainability.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

Company car or cash allowance
Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
Life assurance scheme
25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
Flexible/hybrid working
Family friendly policies
Employee assistance
Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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