Why this role matters to DG

Designer Group is a leading specialist Mechanical and Electrical service provider working  direct to the client or for tier 1 main contractors on a range of high profile projects within London and surrounding areas. DG  is a very established business with the Dublin office employing over 800 staff. The UK business subsequently opened in 2006 becoming very successful, growing significantly within the last two years and currently employing over 200 staff which will continue to increase over the next five years. Our success depends solely on the quality and motivation of our people and their ability to challenge the ‘norm’.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values: Safe/Trust/Respect/Challenge/Deliver.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Electrical Project Engineer to join the business on a permanent, full-time basis working from  our UK Head Office, based in Watford.  With occasional travel to our prestigious projects in Central London and the surrounding areas.

The role would suit someone that is keen to develop their career in a growing organisation.

Reporting to the Talent and Development Manager, and personal specifications for the position are as outlined here.

Key Responsibilites

• Tendering of new bids
  • Design review, validation and manage the design
  development
  • Procurement of the mechanical packages
  • Planning of the works including design,
  procurement, installation, commissioning and
  handover phases in line with Main Contractor and
  DG procedures
  • Preconstruction Management of all aspects such as
  health & safety, technical submissions, 3D
  modelling, construction drawing production,
  prefabrication, Building Control submissions and
  commissioning management.
  • Management of sub-contractors
  • Management of all interface elements with Main
  Contractor specialist packages i.e. lift installations,
  utilities
  • Commercial management – Execution of the
  mechanical subcontractors contracts, management
  of the variation account or input as required for the
  project surveyor to achieve the same
  • Ensure that QA procedures are fully implemented on
  each project in accordance with DG and Main
  Contractor requirements
  • Produce monthly project audits and reports
  • Programme/planning management with regular
  subcontractors progress minuted meetings
  • Ensure that works are undertaken in a safe manner
  in line with company practice, current legislation and
  good practices, review method statements and risk
  assessments and undertake regular site safety
  observations and tours.
  • Commissioning management and witnessing.
  Including production of the commissionability
  studies taking in to account mechanical disciplines
  • Production of the services interface matrix with the
  commissionability study
  • Integrated systems testing including Building
  Control sign off
  • Assist in gaining Practical Completion
  • Manage project close out and defects period.
  Qualifications/Experience
  • Minimum 2:1 Degree in Building Services or
  Electrical Engineering (Must have passed within the
  last 2 years)
  Job Description
  Graduate Electrical Engineer
  Person specifications
  • Be confident and outgoing
  • Be able to use their own initiative
  • Take responsibility for their own workload
  • Have excellent organisational skills
  • Have excellent attention to detail
  • Be able to communication effectively both written
  and verbal
  • Enjoy problem solving
  • Be able to interact confidently with different levels of
  staff
  • Have a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Have good influencing skills
  • Have excellent presentation skills
  Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and
  positively encourages applications from suitably
  qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race,
  disability, age, sexual orientation, gender
  reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or
  pregnancy and maternity.
• Knowledge and Experience
  

• NVQ3 as a minimum in respected area (Mechanical / Electrical). Equivalent qualifications or relevant experience will be considered.
• Site Managers Safety Certificate (SMSTs) and associated CSCS card.

Person Specification

• Be confident and outgoing
  • Be able to use their own initiative
  • Take responsibility for their own workload
  • Have excellent organisational skills
  • Have excellent attention to detail
  • Be able to communication effectively both written
  and verbal
  • Enjoy problem solving
  • Be able to interact confidently with different levels of
  staff
  • Have a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Have good influencing skills
  • Have excellent presentation skills

Designer Group is an equal ​opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.