Electrical Project Engineer

Are you an ambitious Electrical Project Engineer looking to make the move to one of the biggest technical solutions providers in Europe? Would you like unrivalled personal development support and clear-cut career progression? Our client Spie UK are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join their rapidly growing team in Solihul, Birmingham. You would be responsible for management of designers, sub-contractors, suppliers, supervisors, and engineering support staff to ensure successful delivery of electrical and multi-discipline projects from tender stage through to handover with emphasis on technical, health & safety, programming, procurement, commercial and quality systems. You would be accountable to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor. Accountabilities: Interpret contract drawings and specifications (including architectural and structural) Identify changes in relation to the contract. Maximise ‘upward’ change. Minimise ‘downward’ change. Manage and monitor costs and second take off if necessary. Carry out value engineering. Produce technical submissions. Carry out bid analysis and vetting of quotations/proposals. Procure plant items and sub-contractor packages (engineering, commercial, planning & safety) Manage draughting resources to produce detailed installation drawings. Understand methods of build such as structure, externals, partitions, raised floors and ceilings. Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems. Have planning skills to understand overall sequence, identify key dates and monitor progress. Produce inspection and test plans Manage testing, commissioning and demonstration phase including training. Work with client’s other supply chains involved with projects and who have their own procedures. Essential Requirements: BTEC ONC/HNC BS7671 18th Edition wiring regulations. Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing C&G 2971 CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS JCT D&B and NEC Contract Awareness. Excellent communication skills and visibility with site operations to identify issues and problem solve. Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk. Trimble design software for cable sizing models, distribution boards schedules & protection studies. MPP for programming and programme management including procurement and progress reporting. Understand a project commissioning plan and comply with all aspects. Produce builderswork details in sketch format including duct and conduit setting out. Produce schematics in Autocad and match to cable sizing and distribution boards. Please contact Reuben on (phone number removed) or (url removed)