Senior Electrical Engineer

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Sector: Engineering
Role: Senior Executive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Design of electrical systems to concept stage meeting business, statutory legal and contractual requirements for government programs with an ensuing role of technical assurance management ensuring that the design principles are maintained by the contractor through the developed design and construction. There will be requirements to assist the client in the tender process, condition surveys and handover.

A passion for building services and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving, and delivering successful, well-engineered projects. Working on a variety of government and public frameworks forming key operational and embodied carbon strategies (where necessary) and overseeing the successful delivery of the projects acting as client technical advisors.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing the deliverables through themselves and direct reports.
• Acting as a lead TA role.
• Providing design and managing the developing design as per contract requirements.
• Collaborating with the wider design disciplines, client personnel and construction teams.
• Assisting with the production of reporting information.
• Attending/participating in client meetings and design workshops as necessary.
• Engaging with business improvement directives where applicable.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You'll need to have:

• Good knowledge of statutory regulations and standards.
• Effective technical competence, capability, basic knowledge & application of all MEP systems.
• Relevant industry qualification.
• Collaborative mindset to work closely with architects, engineers, and sustainability consultants to integrate energy-efficient design solutions.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
• Knowledge of LV distribution, lighting and emergency lighting, power distribution, data installations, fire engineering, safety and security systems including alarms, access control and CCTV. Knowledge of lift/vertical transportation systems and communications systems would be an advantage.
• To undertake modelling and simulation options appraisals and feasibility studies and contribute whole life costing.
• Abilities in discipline project and an understanding of project deliverables and RIBA stages, health and safety, cost control, value engineering and site inspections.
• Report preparation, troubleshooting and providing advice on new and re-development projects.
• Enthusiastic with the ability to adapt to change.
• Good knowledge of Office 365 suite of tools.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and make appropriate decisions.

You'll also have:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent).
• Chartered professional or working towards.
• Proven ability to act as technical advisor for clients, challenging non-compliant design solutions.
• Experience in presenting technical information to non-technical audiences in a clear and understandable manner.
• Current CSCS card.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to utilise Revit software and associated digital tools.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

If you can bring a different perspective to help us shape the cities of tomorrow, take a look at the opportunities we have to join us.

At Mace we empower our people to be collaborative, curious and embrace their entrepreneurial spirits. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most challenging and inspiring projects around the world.

We want our employees to thrive and achieve their highest potential. We are passionate about creating an environment that provides opportunities for the most stimulating and fulfilling careers. We encourage innovation and welcome new perspectives by attracting and developing people with diverse talent who inspire our thinking, challenge our solutions and enhance our culture.

We invest in our people and provide a strong benefits package, which in the UK includes:

• 22 days of holiday, plus two 'Mace Days' to support work-life balance, bank holidays and December holiday shut down
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Highly competitive maternity and paternity package
• Reimbursement of professional subscriptions and membership fees
• Season ticket loan
• Annual health screening
• Private medical insurance
• Sponsorship of education schemes (on approval)
• Continuous on the job training and development
• Cycle to work scheme

At Mace, we fully support our people when they choose to balance their career with family life. We offer enhanced family leave, as well as options for flexible working and alternative working patterns to support and improve the work-life balance of our employees.

At Mace we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to work and we recognise the importance of people being free to be themselves.

Our recruitment and HR Teams have undertaken disability awareness training and are eager to provide an inclusive and accessibility experience to job applicants and new colleagues.