Electrical Engineer (PO2)

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for Electrical Engineer (PO2) on a 3 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 35 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:00pm.

Job Purpose:

To provide a professional electrical engineering service, inspecting, fault finding, specifying remedial works, designing new electrical systems, undertaking procurement, acting as contract administrator and project manager for contracts on site.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Manage multiple projects at any one time, both during the design stage and while on site, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.
• Prepare reports for Committees, Area Forums, Working Parties, Client Organisations, Tenant Associations, and External Agencies and other stakeholders. Arrange and attend such meetings as required where a high degree of resident and stakeholder consultation takes place.
• Represent the Head of Service when developing and delivering projects with clients and stakeholders to ensure projects are accurately scoped and delivered to the client’s objectives both on time and within budget.
• Deliver and maintain the highest standards of design, budget control and contract administration on all projects and maintenance contracts. Ensure that clients are fully briefed and engaged on all aspects and at all stages of each project and key milestones.
• Ensure effective briefing, direction and liaison of any Consultants appointed.
• Lead on procurement, design criteria and preparation of schemes, specifications, maintenance requirements, and estimates, selection of materials and equipment, project and contract management.
• Provide assistance and advice to technicians/Inspectors regarding relevant standards and statutory regulations.
• Assist in the appointment of consultants as and when required.
• Act as lead officer on feasibility studies, viability and for adherence to Islington Council Standards, Policies and Practices.
• Liaise and negotiate with consultants, statutory bodies and other relevant organisations.
• Examine tenders, accounts and claims rendered by contractors for accuracy.
• Authorise/investigate further as appropriate.
• Liaise with other departments concerning design, maintenance and user satisfaction feedback. Prepare lessons learnt report from results.
• Undertake investigations , continued professional development and research concerning new techniques, systems and solutions in Engineering Services. Provide report on areas of effectiveness and recommendations for implementation.
• Manage and monitor all projects within fee allocation and budget available and take corrective measures where necessary.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified as a Chartered Engineer or full member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, with a minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience.

OR

Hold a degree or Higher National Diploma in Building Services Engineering or other relevant qualification with a minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification

• Possess excellent detailed technical knowledge and skills to manage electrical repair and refurbishment projects, electrical planned maintenance and design new installations.
• Ability to communicate and direct, both verbally and in writing, other members of staff within the office, other council departments, area offices, working parties, external clients, agencies, elected members, residents and consultants.
• Ability to write technical reports.
• Ability to creatively solve engineering design and maintenance related problems.
• Possess excellent project management skills in order to plan, programme and deliver projects on time and within previously agreed budgets and fees and to monitor and control costs at all stages.
• Ensure projects are delivered in a cost effective and competitive manner, undertaking value engineering exercises throughout.
• Assist in developing planning and implementing policies for the Building Services Engineering section as part of an integrated range of services for those who live, work and do business within Islington.
• Assist with staff recruitment, training, development, welfare and safety of staff within the service.
• Ability to coordinate and lead on a number of medium sized projects including working and coordinating with other building professionals.
• Ability to appoint, brief, direct liaise and monitor consultants.

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Kartik.