Principal Building Services Engineer (Electrical)

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Do you want to work within a collaborative, dynamic environment, with a team of highly skilled and like-minded professionals?

 Would you enjoy working on diverse projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for someone with excellent technical skills and the ability to independently run and lead complex projects, whilst providing junior colleagues with technical support and guidance.

 Pick Everard has an established portfolio of high profile and nationally significant clients, including UNESCO world heritage sites, major museums and cultural institutions, mission critical facilities, healthcare estates, custodial environments, energy and infrastructure, and complex public sector assets.

 As part of the global Artelia Group, you will also have the opportunity to work within a wider international engineering and consultancy business, drawing on specialist expertise and collaborating with colleagues across the UK and internationally.

 Joining a supportive network as part of our national Building Services team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading the electrical design and delivery of complex building services projects across both the private and public sectors.
• Preparing designs, feasibility studies, technical reports, specifications and contract documentation.
•  Undertaking electrical system analysis, calculations and technical assessments.
• Managing projects and design packages from concept through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, structural, architectural and other specialist disciplines.
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors and other key project stakeholders.
•  Ensuring projects are delivered accurately, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
•  Managing project deliverables and supporting resource planning across the team.
•  Providing technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to engineers and graduate trainees.
• Supporting client relationships, proposals and wider business development activity.
•  Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety requirements, CDM Regulations, company procedures and relevant legislation. 

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

Our ideal Associate - Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) must have: 

• HND, Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or be actively working towards professional registration.
• Significant experience in electrical building services design across a range of complex projects and sectors.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of BS 7671 and relevant electrical design standards.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, CDM requirements, UK Building Regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Experience in the design of LV distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, earthing, containment and associated electrical building services systems.
•  Experience of structured cabling, security systems and other specialist electrical systems.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and lighting design software, including Revit, AutoCAD, Amtech, EOM and DIALux, or equivalent platforms.
•  Proven experience independently leading electrical design packages and coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
•  Strong understanding of construction industry design processes, procurement routes and project delivery.
•  Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
•  Experience providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and graduate trainees.
•  Experience in resource planning and project management.
•  A collaborative and self-motivated approach, with the capability to progress into broader project, client and team leadership responsibilities.  

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. 

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. 

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.  

What we offer 

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect: 

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities  

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey. 

Accessibility 

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you. 

Agencies 

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.