Job title: Principal Electrical Engineer Location: Old Oak Common/ Acton Salary: 90,000 to 100,000 Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers top-notch mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values: O-Opportunity & Ownership R-Responsibility & Respect E-Excellence & End Result Focus Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure while upholding these values at every turn. Explore more about who we are at What We Offer: Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown) About the Anthro JV: The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London's state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire, and Communications) systems works. Role Overview: VVB is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to be nominated as the Network Rail Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) on the Old Oak Common project, covering the full Anthro scope of Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire detection/suppression, and Communications. Key Responsibilities: Act as the nominated CEM, fulfilling the duties of NR 02009 for the entire MEPHFC scope at Old Oak Common. Assess and mentor CREs in Network Rail standards including Engineering Management (NR/L2/INI/02009). Propose solutions based on sound engineering principles. Challenge the brief to enable innovative and unambiguous engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed design. Design and review engineering solutions. Produce and review calculations, reports, and sketches per current standards. Communicate design philosophy clearly with team members. Consider financial, quality, and programme targets. Promote safe working practices. Manage staff and projects. Guide stakeholders on design and engineering matters. Manage CREs within the business. Represent the company at interdisciplinary reviews. Ensure engineering requirements are communicated and implemented during construction. Monitor progress and maintain high design standards. Ensure Inspection and Test Plans are fit for purpose. Develop future CEMs and CREs. Conduct design reviews to ensure buildability, constructability, and safety. Ensure risk assessments comply with installation parameters. Participate in HazID, HazOP, HazCONs as required. Provide technical solutions to project challenges. Support project sectors with engineering expertise. Manage design documentation and communication. Coordinate with CAD/BIM teams for modelling and clash detection. Participate in design reviews and checks. Develop scope documents for tenders and procurement. Liaise with manufacturers and installation teams. Work with commercial and planning departments on project changes and scheduling. Manage subcontractor works and ensure compliance with quality systems. Stay updated with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices. Manage multi-discipline CRE teams and provide training and mentorship. Qualifications (Essential): Degree in Engineering Chartered Engineer registration Membership in IMechE, IET, CIBSE, or similar SMSTS certification CSCS Card (AQP or PQP) Full UK driving license Masters Degree in Engineering HSE training, NEBOSH Construction Certificate DSEAR & ATEX (CompEX) training Experience as a Network Rail signed-off CEM with NR 02009 knowledge Experience in renewal or new build projects in UK Rail Significant experience in infrastructure/construction sectors Experience with M&E contracting Design and temporary works competency VVB values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. All employees should promote principles of equality and inclusion.
Jul 02, 2025
Full time
Job title: Principal Electrical Engineer Location: Old Oak Common/ Acton Salary: 90,000 to 100,000 Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers top-notch mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values: O-Opportunity & Ownership R-Responsibility & Respect E-Excellence & End Result Focus Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure while upholding these values at every turn. Explore more about who we are at What We Offer: Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown) About the Anthro JV: The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London's state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire, and Communications) systems works. Role Overview: VVB is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to be nominated as the Network Rail Contractors Engineering Manager (CEM) on the Old Oak Common project, covering the full Anthro scope of Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, Fire detection/suppression, and Communications. Key Responsibilities: Act as the nominated CEM, fulfilling the duties of NR 02009 for the entire MEPHFC scope at Old Oak Common. Assess and mentor CREs in Network Rail standards including Engineering Management (NR/L2/INI/02009). Propose solutions based on sound engineering principles. Challenge the brief to enable innovative and unambiguous engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed design. Design and review engineering solutions. Produce and review calculations, reports, and sketches per current standards. Communicate design philosophy clearly with team members. Consider financial, quality, and programme targets. Promote safe working practices. Manage staff and projects. Guide stakeholders on design and engineering matters. Manage CREs within the business. Represent the company at interdisciplinary reviews. Ensure engineering requirements are communicated and implemented during construction. Monitor progress and maintain high design standards. Ensure Inspection and Test Plans are fit for purpose. Develop future CEMs and CREs. Conduct design reviews to ensure buildability, constructability, and safety. Ensure risk assessments comply with installation parameters. Participate in HazID, HazOP, HazCONs as required. Provide technical solutions to project challenges. Support project sectors with engineering expertise. Manage design documentation and communication. Coordinate with CAD/BIM teams for modelling and clash detection. Participate in design reviews and checks. Develop scope documents for tenders and procurement. Liaise with manufacturers and installation teams. Work with commercial and planning departments on project changes and scheduling. Manage subcontractor works and ensure compliance with quality systems. Stay updated with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices. Manage multi-discipline CRE teams and provide training and mentorship. Qualifications (Essential): Degree in Engineering Chartered Engineer registration Membership in IMechE, IET, CIBSE, or similar SMSTS certification CSCS Card (AQP or PQP) Full UK driving license Masters Degree in Engineering HSE training, NEBOSH Construction Certificate DSEAR & ATEX (CompEX) training Experience as a Network Rail signed-off CEM with NR 02009 knowledge Experience in renewal or new build projects in UK Rail Significant experience in infrastructure/construction sectors Experience with M&E contracting Design and temporary works competency VVB values diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. All employees should promote principles of equality and inclusion.
Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: London Salary: 90000 At VVB Engineering, we deliver sustainable mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions with specialist agility and robust processes. With long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels, we are committed to serving our clients, our people, and our environment. Our CORE values shape our behaviours and define our ethos: C - Care & Collaboration O - Opportunity & Ownership R - Responsibility & Respect E - Excellence & End Result Focus About the Role: To provide Mechanical engineering support to projects through design to completion. This will involve all stages from tendering, design, installation, testing and commissioning.Management of Mechanical installations throughout the projects to ensure successful delivery from a HSE, programme, quality, compliance and commercial perspective. Key Responsibilities: Undertaking Mechanical design review in line with current standards and to ensure buildability and constructability. Identify any weakness or errors in the design that could jeopardise the functionality. Ensure HSE best practices are always followed. Undertake full Mechanical design of systems; not limited to tunnel ventilation, HVAC, pumped drainage, smoke clearance, public health etc. Ensure design risk assessment is compliant with installation parameters. Participate in, and where required chair, HazID, HazOP and HazCON's as required by the client. Provide engineered solutions to key project problems to satisfy clients expectations, project restrictions and budget considerations. Provide Engineering support and technical expertise to the various sectors and projects. Management of all associated design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers etc. as appropriate inline VVB and project requirements. Ensure all formal communication is undertaken and managed (RFI, TQ, EWN, MAR, TD etc). Direct liaison with CAD/BIM team to ensure correct drawing modelling to BIM or other standards. Review drawings for clash detection and associated interface problems. Attend, and participate as the Mechanical lead, interdisciplinary design reviews and checks (IDR/IDC). Development of scope documents for tenders and procurement processes. Liaison with manufacturers to determine product suitability, in partnership with procurement. Attendance at FAT and SAT (and any other required stage) to ensure compliance with requirements. Support, and where required, carry out the Commissioning of Mechanical Systems. Where required, support the maintenance team with fault finding of Mechanical Systems. Carry out site surveys/visits for both tendering and project purposes not limited to the purpose of identifying scope, improvements to systems, dilapidation and design requirements. Direct liaison with installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and solve key installation issues/constructability. Working with the commercial department to track technical or design change and variances. Working with the planning department to plan design, installation and T&C works. Provision of accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programme is maintained. Management of subcontractor works as appropriate including assisting commercial department in valuation and contract support. Ensure design and works comply with VVB and client quality management systems Keep up to date with all Mechanical, construction and relevant legislation, law, standards and best practice Management of the Mechanical engineering team Design Management where required Review and management of the team's time and allocation Training and mentoring of the Mechanical engineering team and Mechanical design team Skills and Experience: Knowledge of relevant Mechanical installations legislation and standards, BIM and design modelling standards and all other associated standards and legislation. Awareness of DSEAR/ATEX requirements and obligations as designer and installer. Awareness of pipe stress and dynamic pipe loads (surge) Knowledge of design processes and associated compliance Advanced MS Office skills including Excel Utilisation of MS Project or P6 Working knowledge of the following typical systems: Mechanical Large HVAC systems inc heatpumps AC Fire rated ductwork Staircase Pressurisation Systems Smoke Clearance systems Public Health Potable water DHW Gravity and pumped drainage Waste water drainage Rain water harvesting Sustainability awareness Revit (or equivalent BIM product) Utilisation of Mechanical design packages (HEVACOMP, IES etc) Utilisation of pipe stress analysis software (AUTOPipe or CASEAR II) Sustainability awareness Previous Network rail CRE nomination Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering Engineering Council Registration as Chartered Engineer Registered member of IMechE, IET, CIBSE or other recognised Engineering Council Institutions SMSTS CSCS Card - AQP or PQP min Full UK drivers license Experience: Seven years' experience within a similar Mechanical Engineering position Previously worked within the infrastructure/construction environment (utilities/civils etc) Previous experience within an M&E Contractor Mechanical Design VVB is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Jul 01, 2025
Full time
Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: London Salary: 90000 At VVB Engineering, we deliver sustainable mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions with specialist agility and robust processes. With long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels, we are committed to serving our clients, our people, and our environment. Our CORE values shape our behaviours and define our ethos: C - Care & Collaboration O - Opportunity & Ownership R - Responsibility & Respect E - Excellence & End Result Focus About the Role: To provide Mechanical engineering support to projects through design to completion. This will involve all stages from tendering, design, installation, testing and commissioning.Management of Mechanical installations throughout the projects to ensure successful delivery from a HSE, programme, quality, compliance and commercial perspective. Key Responsibilities: Undertaking Mechanical design review in line with current standards and to ensure buildability and constructability. Identify any weakness or errors in the design that could jeopardise the functionality. Ensure HSE best practices are always followed. Undertake full Mechanical design of systems; not limited to tunnel ventilation, HVAC, pumped drainage, smoke clearance, public health etc. Ensure design risk assessment is compliant with installation parameters. Participate in, and where required chair, HazID, HazOP and HazCON's as required by the client. Provide engineered solutions to key project problems to satisfy clients expectations, project restrictions and budget considerations. Provide Engineering support and technical expertise to the various sectors and projects. Management of all associated design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers etc. as appropriate inline VVB and project requirements. Ensure all formal communication is undertaken and managed (RFI, TQ, EWN, MAR, TD etc). Direct liaison with CAD/BIM team to ensure correct drawing modelling to BIM or other standards. Review drawings for clash detection and associated interface problems. Attend, and participate as the Mechanical lead, interdisciplinary design reviews and checks (IDR/IDC). Development of scope documents for tenders and procurement processes. Liaison with manufacturers to determine product suitability, in partnership with procurement. Attendance at FAT and SAT (and any other required stage) to ensure compliance with requirements. Support, and where required, carry out the Commissioning of Mechanical Systems. Where required, support the maintenance team with fault finding of Mechanical Systems. Carry out site surveys/visits for both tendering and project purposes not limited to the purpose of identifying scope, improvements to systems, dilapidation and design requirements. Direct liaison with installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and solve key installation issues/constructability. Working with the commercial department to track technical or design change and variances. Working with the planning department to plan design, installation and T&C works. Provision of accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programme is maintained. Management of subcontractor works as appropriate including assisting commercial department in valuation and contract support. Ensure design and works comply with VVB and client quality management systems Keep up to date with all Mechanical, construction and relevant legislation, law, standards and best practice Management of the Mechanical engineering team Design Management where required Review and management of the team's time and allocation Training and mentoring of the Mechanical engineering team and Mechanical design team Skills and Experience: Knowledge of relevant Mechanical installations legislation and standards, BIM and design modelling standards and all other associated standards and legislation. Awareness of DSEAR/ATEX requirements and obligations as designer and installer. Awareness of pipe stress and dynamic pipe loads (surge) Knowledge of design processes and associated compliance Advanced MS Office skills including Excel Utilisation of MS Project or P6 Working knowledge of the following typical systems: Mechanical Large HVAC systems inc heatpumps AC Fire rated ductwork Staircase Pressurisation Systems Smoke Clearance systems Public Health Potable water DHW Gravity and pumped drainage Waste water drainage Rain water harvesting Sustainability awareness Revit (or equivalent BIM product) Utilisation of Mechanical design packages (HEVACOMP, IES etc) Utilisation of pipe stress analysis software (AUTOPipe or CASEAR II) Sustainability awareness Previous Network rail CRE nomination Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering Engineering Council Registration as Chartered Engineer Registered member of IMechE, IET, CIBSE or other recognised Engineering Council Institutions SMSTS CSCS Card - AQP or PQP min Full UK drivers license Experience: Seven years' experience within a similar Mechanical Engineering position Previously worked within the infrastructure/construction environment (utilities/civils etc) Previous experience within an M&E Contractor Mechanical Design VVB is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer Location: London Salary: 90-100k Join VVB: Where Quality and Excellence meet Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers top-notch mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values: O-Opportunity & Ownership R-Responsibility & Respect E-Excellence & End Result Focus Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure while upholding these values at every turn. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals Expenses covered for assignments outside your base location Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown) ROLE OVERVIEW: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will provide electrical engineering support and leadership across projects, from design through to completion, ensuring compliance with HSE, quality, and commercial standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a fast-paced and challenging environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead electrical engineering activities across all project stages, including tendering, design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and BIM/CAD technicians Deliver high- and low-voltage electrical designs (up to 33kV) in line with safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards Design systems such as lighting, cable management systems (CMS), earthing and bonding, UPS, switchboards/LVAC, VSDs, and lightning protection Utilise electrical design software (e.g., Prodesign-Amtech) and perform formal design reviews for accuracy and buildability Collaborate on PLC control systems, including SCADA and BMS, and contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON studies Manage project documentation, including design registers, meeting minutes, and RFI/TQ responses Liaise with installation teams to ensure designs meet construction requirements and resolve any issues Support tendering processes by developing scope documents and collaborating with manufacturers to determine product suitability Ensure project progress aligns with programme schedules and provide technical solutions to project challenges Track design changes and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. LINE MANAGEMENT DUTIES: Manage the electrical engineering and design teams, including performance reviews and time allocation Provide training and mentorship to the electrical team Ensure team adherence to project standards and compliance. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Technical Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge of electrical installations, legislation, and design standards Proficiency in electrical design packages (Amtech/Trimble, Cymap) and AutoCAD/Microstation Experience with low- to medium-voltage systems Strong MS Office skills (Excel) Knowledge of sustainability principles Experience with Revit (or equivalent BIM software) - desired Knowledge of ATEX and DSEAR standards - desired Familiarity with project planning software (P6 or MS Project) - desired QUALIFICATIONS: HND in Electrical Engineering Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised institution (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent) SMSTS and CSCS card Full UK driving license Degree in Electrical Engineering NEBOSH Construction Certificate COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS: Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills Ability to work under pressure and make decisive decisions Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment Forward-thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving EXPERIENCE: At least seven years in a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineering role Experience in infrastructure projects, utilities, or civils Experience working with M&E contractors VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery. Does VVB sound like a company you would like to work for? Send us your CV on the VVB Careers Microsite.
Jan 27, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer Location: London Salary: 90-100k Join VVB: Where Quality and Excellence meet Are you ready to be part of a team that delivers top-notch mechanical, electrical, and telecommunication engineering solutions? Look no further than VVB, where expertise and experience converge to create sustainable solutions across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values: O-Opportunity & Ownership R-Responsibility & Respect E-Excellence & End Result Focus Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure while upholding these values at every turn. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals Expenses covered for assignments outside your base location Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown) ROLE OVERVIEW: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will provide electrical engineering support and leadership across projects, from design through to completion, ensuring compliance with HSE, quality, and commercial standards. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a fast-paced and challenging environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead electrical engineering activities across all project stages, including tendering, design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and BIM/CAD technicians Deliver high- and low-voltage electrical designs (up to 33kV) in line with safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards Design systems such as lighting, cable management systems (CMS), earthing and bonding, UPS, switchboards/LVAC, VSDs, and lightning protection Utilise electrical design software (e.g., Prodesign-Amtech) and perform formal design reviews for accuracy and buildability Collaborate on PLC control systems, including SCADA and BMS, and contribute to HAZID, HAZOP, and HAZCON studies Manage project documentation, including design registers, meeting minutes, and RFI/TQ responses Liaise with installation teams to ensure designs meet construction requirements and resolve any issues Support tendering processes by developing scope documents and collaborating with manufacturers to determine product suitability Ensure project progress aligns with programme schedules and provide technical solutions to project challenges Track design changes and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. LINE MANAGEMENT DUTIES: Manage the electrical engineering and design teams, including performance reviews and time allocation Provide training and mentorship to the electrical team Ensure team adherence to project standards and compliance. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Technical Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge of electrical installations, legislation, and design standards Proficiency in electrical design packages (Amtech/Trimble, Cymap) and AutoCAD/Microstation Experience with low- to medium-voltage systems Strong MS Office skills (Excel) Knowledge of sustainability principles Experience with Revit (or equivalent BIM software) - desired Knowledge of ATEX and DSEAR standards - desired Familiarity with project planning software (P6 or MS Project) - desired QUALIFICATIONS: HND in Electrical Engineering Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised institution (CIBSE, IET, or equivalent) SMSTS and CSCS card Full UK driving license Degree in Electrical Engineering NEBOSH Construction Certificate COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS: Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills Ability to work under pressure and make decisive decisions Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment Forward-thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving EXPERIENCE: At least seven years in a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineering role Experience in infrastructure projects, utilities, or civils Experience working with M&E contractors VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery. Does VVB sound like a company you would like to work for? Send us your CV on the VVB Careers Microsite.