Senior Electrical Engineer in England, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
My Rail client in the South West is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to work on a contract basis.
What is the purpose of this role?
To fulfil a senior role within the clients Electrical Power design team in the Bristol office. To provide leadership and mentorship to junior design engineers. To manage design teams for projects with a view to meeting contract requirements, deadlines and budgets, maintaining high quality, whilst cultivating professional relationships with clients.
What makes this role unique?
Taking responsibility for all electrical power design activities on a project.
What will this role involve?
" Planning surveys and leading site survey teams
" Demonstrating a sound understanding of the design process
" Ability to design and check designs where required
" Managing CDM/risk analyses and attending HAZID workshops
" Undertaking the role of Contractor's Responsible Engineer in accordance with the requirements of Network Rail standard NR/L2/INI/02009
" Approving designs to ensure all contractual requirements have been satisfied to a level that complies with Network Rail, British and European Standards
" Keeping up to date with current Network Rail, British and European Standards
" Briefing electrical power design teams on contractual requirements and standards/workscopes
" Managing the Electrical Power element of a complete project
" Effective communication with the client including representing the client Electrical Power design at client meetings and responding professionally to client feedback/DRNs
" Effective communication with other design/construction disciplines and sub-contractors including representing the client Electrical Power design at IDC meetings
" Ensuring work is undertaken to programme and budget
" Undertaking high complexity design cost estimates and assisting with bid development work
" Developing and mentoring junior staff
" Preparing high level reports and feasibility studies
" Supporting the growth of the business, in particular the provision of Electrical and Lighting design services to both new and existing clients
" Deputise for the Principal Engineering Manager when required
The work is office based but will include a considerable amount of site survey work. This will include carrying out site surveys for electrical and lighting purposes and undertaking night time inspections. This survey work may include overnight stays. The post will also involve travelling around the UK for both client and internal project meetings.
What are we looking for?
" BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
" Member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)
" Preferably holding professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer with the IET. (Working towards is also acceptable)
" Full UK driving licence
" 17th Edition of IET Wiring Regulations
" Excellent level of computer literacy in Microsoft Office and Excel
" Highly proficient in the use of the English language (both written and spoken)
" Comprehensive knowledge of Network Rail
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