Careers
Electrical Engineer - Scotland - Competitive Remuneration Package
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Projects West team. Reporting to the Framework/Project Manager you will ensure that the electrical engineering element of assigned contract works are successfully delivered and margins maximised through the completion of such works in a safe manner, to programme, within budget and to the agreed level of quality. You will also require input assisting the Contracts Manager, at tender stage with cost, technical and programme input ensuring completive and high quality submissions are compiled. In addition and equally as important, you will require the skills to develop a strategy and positive relationships, in order to secure additional work primarily with existing clients by actively promoting the company and all its capabilities and at the same time identifying potential new clients and opportunities and communicating these to the appropriate people.
The key tasks of this role include:
• Direct site supervision of electrical works which includes testing and commissioning of HV Switchgear (up to and including 33kV), Transformers (primary voltage up to and including 33kV), Protection systems (up to 132kV) and PLC based control and SCADA systems.
• Direct site supervision of civil, structural and mechanical works associated with the above.
• Offering specialist technical expertise and/or solutions for proposals, customer enquiries, contracts or special assignments.
• Contributing towards the production of accurate and complete cost estimates in respect of client enquiries.
• Liaising with client’s representatives to ensure client requirements are clearly understood, resourced and implemented on time and to budget.
• Mobilisation, on-going management and efficient utilisation of appropriate sub contract and internal resources in accordance with project requirements and a pre-determined resource requirement plan.
• Managing all workers engaged on assigned contracts, monitoring their performance and ability and assessing/identifying any skill/training requirements.
• Identifying all material requirements and the definition of materials requirement plans.
• Ensuring that all company “on-site” facilities are maintained to the standard expected by both the client and the company.
• Identifying all potential contract variations for potential commercial issues and client notification in order to identify any corrective or other actions that may be required.
• Managing and coordinating all activities on assigned contracts and accurately reporting performance, contractual status and the anticipated/actual commercial position for inclusion in various monthly reports.
• The continuous monitoring of contract progress to ensure contract objectives are being met.
• Reporting to the Contracts Director any breaches of discipline or lowering of performance which could adversely affect the profitability of the contract or the company’s reputation.
• Ensuring that assigned contracts are executed in accordance with applicable legislation, Terms and Conditions of the Contract, Health and Safety Plan, Quality/Environmental Plan and Policies and Procedures contained within the Company Business Management System.
• Delivery of the contract within programme and to budget.
• The promotion of a continuous improvement culture and the use of best practice.
• Ensuring that all relevant major issues, which cannot be resolved at contract level, are reported to and/or discussed with the Contracts Director.
• Defining pre-commissioning and/or commissioning procedures for assigned contracts as required.
• Controlling the “close-out” of contracts to ensure that all activities required to be completed are completed in accordance with the contract and to the client’s satisfaction.
• The development of positive relationships with all parties associated with assigned contracts and to proactively promote the company and its capabilities to existing and potential clients.
• To identify new business development opportunities or potential clients and to ensure that any such opportunities are communicated to the appropriate Business Development Executive/Director.
Candidates for this role must have experience of successfully managing a multi project electrical engineering delivery team and should meet the following criteria:
• Must have extensive experience of working with electrical supply and control systems, preferably on projects within the electrical supply an/or generation industry
• Previous Authorised Person appointments as detailed on the recruitment specification would be a distinct advantage.
• Understand electrical design development and procurement
• Manage electrical engineering resource in delivery of both multi disciplinary and solely electrical engineering projects
• Able to manage multiple schemes, all at different stages of the project life cycle, managing projects from pre-tender to final account
• Must possess supervisory experience
• Recent client-base experience (e.g. able to develop relationships with clients, suppliers and designers)
• Must be IT Literate, particularly in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Should have a reasonably stable employment background (i.e. no job hoppers).
• National Safety Passport and Five Day Site Managers Safety Training Scheme or acceptable alternative (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate).
Career Development opportunities exist for the right candidate.
If you believe you possess the skills and attributes necessary to meet the needs of this key role please follow the link to apply.
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th February 2010.
If you would like more information on this role please do not hesitate to contact a member of our HR team at careers@amco.co.uk.
