Principal Electrical Engineer

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 18+ years of experience of which 15 should be within a Buildings MEP Design Team.

The role will include:

• Taking a senior role within an MEP Design Team

• coordination with other services and/or sub-consultants

• Showing strong communication skills to interact with project stakeholders, where necessary explaining and dissecting our designs and providing direction within the design team.

• Understanding of the commercial awareness required with the administration of Change Control system.

• Potentially representing Atkins to our Client and their representatives in technical meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• Electrical Engineering BSc. degree from an internationally recognized University.

• Chartered Engineer with the relevant Institute

• 15+ years’ experience in delivering major projects.

• 10+ years’ experience as a princiapal Engineer in a multi-disciplinary Team

• A specific discipline strength and/or speciality would be advantageous.

• An in-depth understanding of all MEP and building services design processes.

• The ability to think laterally and possess a sound understanding of engineering principles with the ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally.

• Experience on design and build project would be advantageous.

• Experience of working with Contractors

• Previous experience in a senior position within a multi-disciplinary design team

• Commercial awareness essential with an understanding and ability to administer Change Control.

• Computer literate with all standard project design and development software including Microsoft, BIM etc.

• Strong communication skills will be required to interact with multiple internal and external Teams and project stakeholders.

The Individual

• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement within the MEP industry

• Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.

• Able to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Flexible approach to work

• Ability to work on your own initiative.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgments.

• Ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments.

• Aspiration to grow with responsibility.

• Ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues.

• Well-motivated and able to work as part of a team or on individual assignments when required.

• Excellent English spoken and written skills within a business environment.