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Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer

Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Up to £45k

Build Your Career with a Consultancy That Invests in Its People

A well-established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to recruit an Intermediate Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing Building Services team.

With around 200 engineers across the UK, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the commercial, residential, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial and public sectors. Despite its continued growth, it has maintained a friendly, collaborative culture where engineers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, share ideas and develop their careers.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with 2-5 years' experience who is looking to broaden their project exposure and take the next step towards Senior Engineer.

You'll work alongside experienced Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects and Sustainability Consultants, gaining exposure to projects from concept through to completion. From day one, you'll be encouraged to take responsibility for your own designs, attend client meetings and develop both your technical and consultancy skills.

What You'll Be Doing

Designing electrical building services systems across a diverse range of projectsProducing calculations, specifications and technical reportsDeveloping designs using industry-standard software, including RevitCoordinating with mechanical, structural and architectural teamsAttending client, design team and project meetingsUndertaking site visits and supporting projects during constructionContributing to low-energy, sustainable building design

About You

You'll ideally have:

2-5 years' experience within a building services consultancyExperience designing electrical building services systemsKnowledge of UK Building Regulations and CIBSE guidanceExperience using Revit and electrical design softwareStrong communication and client-facing skillsA genuine ambition to continue learning and progressing

Working towards Chartership would be advantageous, with full support available.

Why Apply?

Join a successful privately owned consultancy with an excellent industry reputationBe part of a collaborative team of around 200 engineers across the UKWork on a diverse portfolio of high-quality projects across multiple sectorsGenuine responsibility and client exposure from an early stageExcellent mentoring, Chartership support and structured career developmentFlexible working and a supportive, down-to-earth culture where people enjoy coming to work

If you're looking for a consultancy that offers interesting projects, experienced mentors and a genuine pathway towards Senior Engineer, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a business that values its people just as much as the work it delivers.

Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, reachable via [email protected]. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer
Birmingham | Hybrid Working | Up to £60k

Join a Consultancy Where People Stay and Careers Grow

A well-established, privately owned multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing Building Services team.

With around 200 engineers across the UK, the business has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable engineering solutions across the commercial, residential, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial and public sectors. Despite its size, it has retained a collaborative, people-first culture where engineers are given the autonomy to take ownership of projects while being supported by experienced colleagues.

The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer who enjoys combining technical design, project leadership and client engagement.

You'll lead projects from concept through to completion, working closely with architects, structural, civil and mechanical engineers within a genuinely multidisciplinary environment. Alongside delivering technically excellent designs, you'll mentor junior engineers, build client relationships and play an important role in the continued success of the team.

What You'll Be Doing
* Lead the electrical design and delivery of projects across a range of sectors
* Produce and review calculations, specifications and technical reports
* Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams throughout the project lifecycle
* Attend and lead client, contractor and design team meetings
* Undertake site inspections and provide technical support during construction
* Mentor and support graduate and intermediate engineers
* Maintain high technical standards across project delivery

About You
You'll ideally have:
* Experience within a building services consultancy
* Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services design
* Experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Experience using industry-standard electrical design software
* Chartered status, or working towards Chartership, would be advantageous

Why Apply?
* Join a successful, privately owned consultancy with an excellent reputation
* Be part of a collaborative team of around 200 engineers across the UK
* Work on a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects
* Enjoy genuine project ownership and client exposure
* Strong emphasis on learning, mentoring and career progression
* Flexible working and a supportive, down-to-earth culture where people are trusted and valued

This role would suit a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to join a consultancy that combines the stability and project portfolio of a larger business with the culture and flexibility of an independent practice. If you're looking for more responsibility, greater client exposure and a clear route towards Principal or Associate level, this is an excellent opportunity.

Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, reachable via [email protected]. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Are you an experienced leader in the water sector with a passion for driving high-value, sustainable infrastructure projects? We are working with a leading global engineering consultancy that is looking for a Senior Design Project Manager to join their dynamic team, playing a pivotal role in delivering complex water and wastewater projects across the UK.

Location: Midlands-based
Type: Full-time
Sector Exposure: Water sector

About the Role:

As a Senior Design Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of overseeing the technical design and delivery of major multi-disciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Water Cost and Commercial Lead, you'll be responsible for driving procurement, contract execution, and post-contract delivery, ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and the highest standards of client satisfaction.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams (process, civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, environmental) to deliver large-scale schemes, collaborating closely with stakeholders, delivery partners, and regulatory bodies. Your leadership will be key to shaping smarter, more resilient infrastructure, while ensuring the commercial success of the projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Delivery: Take ownership of wastewater non-infrastructure projects, from mobilisation to completion, ensuring commercial performance and client satisfaction.

Multi-Disciplinary Design Management: Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver large-scale treatment, network, and resilience schemes.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with water company clients and regulatory stakeholders, ensuring that projects meet expectations, statutory requirements, and industry standards.

Integrated Delivery: Drive UK-based design teams to deliver integrated, efficient, and innovative solutions, fostering a collaborative and commercially aware working environment.

Governance & Assurance: Support robust governance across project scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality, ensuring compliance and effective delivery.

Business Growth & Team Development: Contribute to the growth of the business and the development of the team, mentoring emerging design managers and engineers.

What They are Looking For:

Leadership & Expertise: A proven leader with extensive experience delivering major non-infrastructure wastewater projects and solving complex engineering challenges.

Collaboration & Communication: Strong experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and working closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Governance & Risk Management: Solid knowledge of project controls, risk management, and contract frameworks (e.g., NEC, JCT).

Technical Expertise: A relevant degree (e.g., Civil Engineering) and ideally chartered or professionally accredited (ICE, CIWEM, MIHT, or similar).

Client-Focused: A confident communicator who understands commercial drivers and can navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Why Join?

This is an exciting time to join a transformative team at the heart of a global engineering consultancy.

They offer:

Professional Development: Full support towards RICS chartership and continuous professional development.

Impactful Projects: Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects across sectors like nuclear and defence.

Culture of Innovation: A collaborative culture that values innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.

Flexible Working: Hybrid working flexibility and clear career progression opportunities.

If youre ready to lead the way in delivering innovative, sustainable water infrastructure solutions, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of water infrastructure in the UK.

If this role resonates with you, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Apply now!

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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This is a Client side opportunity for an M&E Project Manger working within a Client Side Construction Projects team for a significant Data Centre owner / operator. This is a live data centre and a busy role whereby you will be Project Managing various building services upgrades and retrofits on site

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Can hold others accountable.

Stake holder management.

Drive efficiencies in the program.

Able to deliver under pressure and look for opportunities.

MEP background comfortable managing contractors, consultants.

Good communication skills able to work with client side internal operations teams and get the best from them.

Strong experience in data centres, live DC environments and maintaining SLA availability tier 3 requirements.

Strong Admin skills understanding of audit trails and developing/working to process. Methodical and effective in decisions.

Able to report up blockers issues next steps and recommendations and track weekly progress.

Solution orientated able adapt and overcome issues and problems without compromising safety.

Client representation and always have our best interests at the forefront.

Manage risk.

trace all things back to impact on cost & time and how we can better a situation.

Comfortable in ACC share point working on site and on drawings/plans.

Understands the importance of temporary works and able to develop a plan to put this in place.


All works are within the BMS, Electrical or Mechanical (cooling) disciplines so both technical services experience and data centre live site experience are important. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for project oversight and review of all disciplines including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural. A fundamental understanding of these systems is required, as the individual will be expected to identify areas for improvement as well as act on data provided from other team and organisations

This role requires both independent contribution as well as the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and internal business units. The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals

Responsibilities include:

Project management and oversight of build and retrofitting related activities as they relate to modifying existing infrastructure for the purpose of installing new or to replace end of life equipment. This will include the ownership of the project scope, timeline, and budget. - Provide project management for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency of the data centers.

Construction/project package drawing review. - Creation of project scope, request for proposals, and capital requests. - Total project quality including the creation of a commissioning plan and oversight of the execution. - Recording and reporting key metrics to team members and management. - Operational support including review of procedures, best practices, and maintenance initiatives. -

Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis associated with equipment or electrical failures. - Work with contractors and vendors to deliver efficient and high quality project turnovers. - Be a leader within the group as well as within internal and external teams that support the data center.

You should be able to some understand drawings MEP & civils/arch and is someone who can look for gaps and opportunities to expedite programs and work packages.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on 0207 422 7377 or email [email protected] Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Water Project Management Delivery Lead for the UK, your role as Senior Project Manager will involve delivering work with water companies or the Environment Agency in the Midlands area in consultancy roles. However, there will be opportunity for progression between UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sectors.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have knowledge and experience in pre- and post-contract management in NEC 3 or NEC 4 ECC form and procurement within the UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sector. The senior Project Manager will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement and contract management.

As Senior Project Manager you will have experience working with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/ or Early Subcontractor Involvement (ESI) in design and build major capital programmes.
We will fully support your personal growth and development enabling you access to training courses, a path to chartership or help you develop your career to the level you want. We are true believers in personal development and will support you every step of the way.
Role Responsibilities:
General
* NEC3/4 Option A, Option C, Option E ECC Contract management and administration client side
* Budget control
* Collaborating with the QS on Payment valuations and certifying monthly payments under ECC and PSC forms of the NEC 4 form of contract
* Actual cost forecasting and Defined Cost determination in collaboration with the QS
* Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
* Ensure appropriate project management records and commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
* Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications in line with best practice
Pre-Contract Activities
* Conduct initial project scope planning, cost estimates and feasibility studies
* Preparation of tender documentation
* Evaluation of tenders
* Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
* Collaborate with contractors early in he design phase
Post-Contract Activities
* Manage and administer construction contracts
* Monitor project expenditure and manage cash flow
* Lead the evaluation and negotiation of change orders or variations
* Claims and dispute resolution
* Final accounts and post-project evaluation
What do we need from you
* Bachelor's or master's Degree qualification in a numeric degree
* Full Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM.
* A wealth of experience postgraduate in Rail, Nuclear, Water and/ or Environment.
* Line Management and recruitment experience of Project Mangers or Assistant Project Mangers.
* CDM regulation knowledge and experience.
* Risk management experience
* Valid CSCS card, with Water Hygiene Card desirable.
* Main contractor and/or joint venture experience working client side
* An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts (A-C-E must have)
* You must have the right to work in the UK
* This role is subject to client interview and acceptance
* You will be required to be onsite at our client 4 days per week (Midlands)
Whats in it for you?

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we're leaving behind. As part of our team, you'll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.
Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, 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 every one's contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Location: Midlands (3 days on-site)
Sector: Water / Environment (with progression into Rail & Nuclear)
Contract type: Permanent
Eligibility: UK Right to Work Required

We are working exclusively with a highly respected, international consultancy to appoint a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of major UK water and environmental programmes across the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with strong NEC contract management credentials to play a key role in high-value capital programmes for water companies and the Environment Agency, with clear progression routes into rail, nuclear, and other regulated infrastructure sectors.

The Opportunity
Reporting into the UK Water Project Management Delivery Lead, you will lead the delivery of consultancy-based project management services on complex infrastructure schemes. The role offers exposure across the full project lifecycle, from early scoping and procurement through to construction delivery, contract administration, and final accounts.
Our client is known for investing heavily in its people, offering structured career development, funded training, and clear routes to chartership and leadership progression.

Key Responsibilities
Contract & Commercial Management

Client-side administration of NEC3 & NEC4 ECC contracts (Option A, C & El)
Budget control, cost forecasting, and cashflow management
Collaboration with Quantity Surveyors on:

Payment assessments and monthly certifications
Defined Cost determination and actual cost forecasting


Preparation and issue of:

Early Warning Notices
Compensation Event notifications
Contractual correspondence and general communications


Maintaining robust project and commercial records in line with NEC requirements

Stakeholder & Project Leadership

Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders
Drive efficiency across supply chains using major project experience and best practice
Line management, mentoring, and development of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers


Pre-Contract Activities

Project scope definition and feasibility studies
Cost planning and risk identification
Preparation and evaluation of tender documentation
Early engagement with contractors (ECI / ESI) during the design phase


Post-Contract Activities

Administration of construction contracts
Management of change, variations, and compensation events
Claims management and dispute resolution support
Final accounts and post-project evaluation


About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a numerate discipline
Full membership of a chartered body (e.g. MAPM or equivalent)
Extensive post-graduate experience in Water, Environment, Rail or Nuclear sectors
Proven experience working client-side for a main contractor or joint venture
Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Options A, C & E essential)
Experience with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/or ESI
Line management and recruitment experience
CDM Regulations knowledge and application
Strong risk management capability
CSCS card (Water Hygiene desirable)
Right to work in the UK
Ability to attend client site 4 days per week in the Midlands


What's in It for You?
✅ Career Development

Funded training courses
Clear pathway to chartership
Long-term progression across multiple infrastructure sectors

✅ Purpose-Led Organisation

Genuine commitment to sustainability and climate resilience
Involvement in projects that leave a positive legacy for UK communities

✅ Global Impact

Backed by a well-established foundation dedicated to social, educational, and environmental initiatives

✅ Inclusive Culture

Our client is deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Applications are assessed purely on merit, experience, and role suitability

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Water Project Management Delivery Lead for the UK, your role as Senior Project Manager will involve delivering work with water companies or the Environment Agency in the Midlands area in consultancy roles. However, there will be opportunity for progression between UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sectors.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have knowledge and experience in pre- and post-contract management in NEC 3 or NEC 4 ECC form and procurement within the UK water, environment, rail or nuclear sector. The senior Project Manager will be expected to utilise their major project experience and knowledge to drive efficiencies and effective supply chain engagement and contract management.

As Senior Project Manager you will have experience working with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/ or Early Subcontractor Involvement (ESI) in design and build major capital programmes.

Theemployeer will fully support your personal growth and development enabling you access to training courses, a path to chartership or help you develop your career to the level you want. We are true believers in personal development and will support you every step of the way.

Role Responsibilities:

* NEC3/4 Option A, Option C, Option E ECC Contract management and administration client side
* Budget control
* Collaborating with the QS on Payment valuations and certifying monthly payments under ECC and PSC forms of the NEC 4 form of contract
* Actual cost forecasting and Defined Cost determination in collaboration with the QS
* Establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders
* Ensure appropriate project management records and commercial records are maintained in line with the contract requirements and oversee any contractual issues
* Investigate and draft contract communications and notices including Early Warning Notices, notification of Compensation Events, General Communications in line with best practice

Pre-Contract Activities

* Conduct initial project scope planning, cost estimates and feasibility studies
* Preparation of tender documentation
* Evaluation of tenders
* Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
* Collaborate with contractors early in he design phase

Post-Contract Activities

* Manage and administer construction contracts
* Monitor project expenditure and manage cash flow
* Lead the evaluation and negotiation of change orders or variations
* Claims and dispute resolution
* Final accounts and post-project evaluation

What do they need from you
* Bachelor's or master's Degree qualification in a numeric degree
* Full Membership of chartered body such APM at MAPM.
* A wealth of experience postgraduate in Rail, Nuclear, Water and/ or Environment.
* Line Management and recruitment experience of Project Mangers or Assistant Project Mangers.
* CDM regulation knowledge and experience.
* Risk management experience
* Valid CSCS card, with Water Hygiene Card desirable.
* Main contractor and/or joint venture experience working client side
* An experienced user of the NEC3-4 suite of contracts
* You must have the right to work in the UK
* This role is subject to client interview and acceptance
* You will be required to be onsite at our client 3 days per week (Midlands)

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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