JOB DESCRIPTION - ELECTRICAL SERVICES DESIGN ENGINEER
Salary: Reporting to:
Grade 7 (£34,034 - £44,706 p.a. depending on experience) Electrical Services Manager
Overview of the Role
The University of Leeds has committed to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. This will involve significant capital expenditure in the coming years to deliver targeted building refurbishment, deployment of low/zero carbon technologies and the electrification of heat across the estate. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Electrical Services Design Engineer to join our team to be integral in delivering our Net Zero commitment. You will be involved in the innovative design and management of a range of low/zero carbon initiatives for electrical building services projects. You will have a record of delivering technical projects from scheme inception to completion on site, including project management and contract administration of engineering works. Working within a project team, or independently, you will use your own initiative and experience to manage complex issues and resolve queries
You will have a degree in Building Services Engineering or equivalent in a relevant subject and membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
Main duties and responsibilities
• Act as a point of specialist expertise providing high quality technical design, professional advice and project management; • Responsible for the Electrical Building Services elements of new building projects, refurbishment works and maintenance replacements from inception through to completion; For engineering only projects, act as Project Manager accountable for the design, procurement, construction and completion of electrical building services projects on time, within budget and to the standards expected by the university. • Chair Design and Construction progress meetings with client representatives, multi-disciplinary professional staff, specialist consultants and contractors (both internal and external to the University), building and developing successful working relationships; • Responsible for financial control of electrical building services works from budget estimate, interim valuations and the agreement & settlement of final account in accordance with financial policies; • Responsible for the preparation of detailed calculations, drawings, specifications, risk assessments and reports and recommendations for engineering solutions to meet the requirements of the project brief; • Lead and direct the design team using your specialist expertise to produce low/zero carbon, energy efficient solutions in compliance with statutory legislation and professional standards; • Responsible for commissioning, briefing and managing the activities of external specialist design consultants, where used, ensuring compliance with the standards expected by the university.
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