Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport, and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges, fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport, and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.
In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment, and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, and nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.
Role Overview:
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will provide engineering technical direction to the discipline engineers in your area for our water division projects. You will provide design support for numerous non-infrastructure schemes and ensure all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
Key Responsibilities
- Review drawings and models to ensure quality, safety, and technical standards are adhered to.
- Review Project and Construction site design.
- Lead efficient delivery of projects to meet programme and budget, and being accountable for risk management.
- Lead on quality management and ensuring design compliance with all applicable standards and regulations and provide technical expertise for interdisciplinary analytical studies.
- Lead on work winning through bid management, tender production and preparation of proposals.
- Contribute proactively to resourcing and management of the local and wider teams.
- Manage quality through the BIM360 workflow review in line with the project timeline.
- Drive sustainability and low-carbon designs.
- Ensure designs comply with all Water industry standards and regulations, and all statutory Electrical standards and regulations.
- Develop designer alerts where lessons are to be learnt.
- Actively seek innovative technology and processes.
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.
- Take on additional responsibilities to support the wider Water business (e.g., HAZOP chair, ROV facilitator, Technical
- Standards Peer Review, emergency response to incidents).
- Undertake site visits when appropriate.
- Support the development of team members by mentoring.
- Give one-to-one or team technical guidance and assistance to engineers.
- Present lessons learnt and technical developments to the engineers and wider team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive experience working in UK Water sector.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, driving successful project outcomes.
- Strong client management skills, with a passion for exceeding expectations.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution of projects
- Skill in examining tenders, market conditions and operational requirements.
- Knowledge of communications and public relations techniques.
- Ability to develop and deliver professional presentations
- Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and clients.
- Preferably Chartered
- It is essential you have a degree in an Electrical engineering discipline or be able to demonstrate a degree level of knowledge through relevant experience.
- You can demonstrate a level of competence in practical Electrical design experience in the water/wastewater industry environment.
Excellent presentation skills to participate in interactive client presentations, commercial road shows, speaking at conferences and events to promote Egis’s services
Location:
Regional with Egis offices in Manchester Birmingham Bristol and London
Must have the right to work in the UK
What’s in it for you:
By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.
- Performance related bonus
- Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
- Life insurance
- Private healthcare for you
- Health cash plan
- 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Tailored career path with structured training
- Mentoring from senior staff
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
