Principal Electrical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time
Job Description

Take our vision into the future.

Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.'

AtkinsRéalis' Building Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Senior / Principal Electrical Design Engineer seeking to develop their career in a positive environment and join our team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities unrivalled. We have openings in our Cardiff office which presents the opportunity to join a national delivery team and work with designers across the UK and internationally through our Global Technology Centre. This opportunity will involve working as part of a national practice of Building Design professionals delivering engineering design solutions to clients across the UK. This role will encompass a multi-sector experience, but expertise from working within the Commercial, Residential, Education or Transportation sectors would be a benefit. The opportunity will require candidates to be client-facing as well as being involved in the day-to-day design and management of projects.

This role will allow development of existing technical skills as well as providing potential to expand digital skills and project management. Our ideal individual will bring strong technical skills to the role, as well as an enquiring mind able to contribute to the growth of our digital practice, and the potential to spearhead and manage diverse delivery teams, locally and remotely.

Your purpose:
  • Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
  • Design and specification of all Electrical Building Services systems - power, earthing, lighting, life safety, telecoms, security, access control, lifts, lightning protection etc.
  • Carry out (and managing of others), in the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, in-house developed tools, etc.
  • Preparing technical specifications using NBS.
  • Work in partnership with AtkinsRéalis international Global Technology Centre (GTC) to add value to building services projects where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with our BIM team to prepare models and drawings, with a working understanding of Autodesk Revit.
  • Representing AtkinsRéalis at meetings with clients and contractors.Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.Report and technical note writing.Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
  • Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.Managing own workload, updating forward plan of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
  • Managing elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.Reviewing progress, including reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the project lead.
  • Assist with technical development of junior staff.
What you can bring:
  • Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related subjects.Chartered Engineer with CIBSE or IET.
  • Good level of computer literacy in a range of software tools including Amtech/Prodesign, Dialux/Relux, NBS and Microsoft packages. Any HV tools will also be beneficial.
  • Familiar with energy reduction methods and approaches to decarbonising new and existing buildings. Some knowledge of energy related contracts and funding mechanisms such as SALIX.
  • Understanding of energy and carbon related data capture and analytics. Awareness of the principles of building physics such as passive design solutions and fabric first approaches.
  • Experienced in designing for measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance. Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential.
  • Detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards. Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
  • Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients is essential.Comfortable working within time and cost budgets as agreed at project briefing meetings.
  • Undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties as required by the management team from time to time, to maintain flexibility in the organisation.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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