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Winners of the CIBSE Awards 2022, 2023 and 2024: Building Performance Consultancy of the Year

At XCO2, we believe a progressive and interactive working environment promotes enthusiasm and proactiveness.  Our workforce is made up of several small, close-knit environmental and M&E teams, who support each other in their work, as well as administrative, financial and creative support.

The company is young and dynamic, with a relaxed, friendly and diverse work environment.

At XCO2, we are committed to valuing diversity and we seek to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development. We believe that people from different backgrounds help bring fresh ideas and unique approaches, which then makes us a more innovative and open-minded company.

Read more about XCO2’s culture and benefits.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – LONDON

THE ROLE

You will be working in a team of MEP engineers and sustainability consultants with a passion for low carbon design and renewable energy systems. On our projects, we are typically working as part of a design team for new and existing buildings ranging in scale from small developments up to large masterplan projects. We also provide consultancy advice to clients on decarbonisation strategies for their businesses.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (MEP) INTERMEDIATE OR SENIOR LEVEL – SINGAPORE

THE ROLE

You will be working in a team of MEP engineers and sustainability consultants with a passion for low carbon design and renewable energy systems. On our projects, we are typically working as part of a design team for new and existing buildings ranging in scale from small developments up to large masterplan projects. We also provide consultancy advice to clients on decarbonisation strategies for their businesses.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Project management including managing a number of projects at a time
• Proficiency in design (calculations, design reports, schematics and layout drawings) of all electrical sub disciplines
• Proficiency in design of different building use types (single residential, multi residential, retail, office etc)
• Proficiency in design/review of all RIBA Stages
• Ensure engineering designs are in accordance with the clients’ brief, project requirements, building regulations and industry standards
• Report to team lead on project deadlines, resourcing, client/design team feedback and performance of more junior engineers
• Set out resource plans for all of your projects
• Ensure delivery of work on a weekly basis as planned/resourced
• Track project work on projects you lead that is conducted by others
• Set out and work to commercial plans for your projects i.e. fee schedules against key milestones
• Delegating work to Intermediate and Junior staff members and quality assure their work
• Supporting the Director or Associate in resource planning for the team
• Leading and client facing projects
• Maintaining client relationships
• Overseeing the output of junior and intermediate team members who are supporting your projects
• QA review of project work
• Reviewing work on own projects and other projects (where required)
• Deliver knowledge of the relevant Industry Standards, British Standards, Building Regulations to clients and colleagues

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, building services engineering or similar.  3-5 years of experience in electrical design of buildings, ideally in a consultancy environment. The candidate must demonstrate a keen interest in low carbon design and take an active interest in the industry. The individual must also fulfil the following criteria:

• Excellent communication skills and capable of presenting ideas clearly
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious
• Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant industry standards and building regulations

Although not a requirement, experience in the following software will be considered a benefit: AutoDesk Revit, IES VE, Amtech, Office Suite (essential) and a programming language.

ATTRIBUTES

• Technical ability – Strong technical ability across the Electrical services.
• Project management – oversee a number of projects at a time
• Ownership – Take ownership over projects, clients and non-project tasks that have been delegated to them. Thoroughness throughout the delivery of a project or non-project task.
• Commercial acumen – are client/delivery aware and focussed, look to develop opportunities where possible.
• Proactive – have the drive and ambition to take on responsibility or develop an opportunity without the prompt of senior leadership.
• Professional maturity – understand what clients need and able to communicate with design teams and clients in an appropriate manner. Understands the contribution all projects have to the company’s commercial or ethical goals, treating them with their due importance, regardless of personal interest.
• Organisation – strong organisational skills in tracking their own work and work on projects that they lead. Aware of deadlines and project budgets and plan appropriately for them. Good project time management.
• Communication – clear and concise internal and external communication that is tailored to the audience.
• Industry presence – takes an interest in the industry and promoting our business and services within it.
• Experience – experienced at dealing with architects and clients, attending design team meetings and delivering quality work on time and in budget.

To apply for any of the above roles, send your CV and covering letter to mail@xco2.com