Electrical Design Consultant

at  Rider Levett Bucknall

ABOUT US

Confidence today inspires tomorrow
With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.
Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.
We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.
RLB has released the 2022 edition of Perspective, a compilation of insights from members of the RLB team around the world.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a proactive Intermediate/Senior Electrical Design Consultant.
The new team member will assist the wider RLB with the delivery of interesting projects, with diverse demands, whilst seeking to holistically continue their professional development and knowledge within the industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivery of Electrical design consultancy duties, including; engineering feasibility studies, production of performance and full design information in line with RIBA stages, project quality monitoring (M&E), witness testing and commissioning. To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Production of technical specifications and equipment schedules.
• Attendance to project client and design team meetings.
• Attend site and carry out visual inspections of the Electrical systems and prepare reports.
• Undertake computer aided design and use design calculation software.
• Engage with other work streams within business unit.
• Intrinsically incorporate or advise of energy efficiency and carbon reduction opportunities for projects.
• Be an integral part of the team working on the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
• To deliver value for money in all circumstances.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, with the view to help build the M&E design offering.

• Engineering / building services / electrical professional qualification in design (HNC / Degree).
• Experience within an existing established building services consultancy.
• Belong to a professional / industry body (CIBSE / IET / Engineering Council).
• Effective communicator with colleagues and Clients.
• Well organised, diligent, proactive, disciplined and commercially astute.
• Passionate about sustainable engineering and have experience with decarbonisation M&E projects.
• Able to work with teams and have the ability to prioritise workloads and deliver to deadlines