About Us
Lawler Consulting is a successful multi-disciplinary building services engineering business with headquarters in Kilkenny and a client base that spans Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our CIBSE award-winning practice has completed over 6,500 projects, cultivating a wealth of in-house experience. We emphasize staff learning and development, as well as progression.
We are currently seeking professional and enthusiastic Engineers to meet the growing demand for our services.
The Role
This job vacancy is for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer (Intermediate/Senior level) to join our team on a range of projects.
The role is based in our Head Office in Kilkenny City, requiring initial office work for six months. A hybrid option may be available thereafter, depending on experience and agreement.
Key Responsibilities
* Design of Electrical Services: Installations for Buildings in various sectors, including Educational, Healthcare, Residential, Commercial, and Retail. This includes electrical distribution, small power, containment, control systems, internal lighting, external lighting, emergency lighting, MV & LV electrical design, Emergency Lighting Systems, Fire alarm Systems, IT Infrastructure, CCTV & Intruder alarms, all in accordance with current regulations and design standards.
* Demonstrate strong technical ability in all aspects of Electrical/Building Services Engineering & Design.
* Create detailed electrical design layouts, schematics, and calculations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project goals.
* Independently address design and technical challenges within projects to achieve the best engineering solutions.
* Work directly with clients and project engineers to define project requirements and develop technical solutions.
* Develop and agree design processes and design deliverables.
* Produce accurate budget estimates for projects, assess contractor progress claims & variations.
* Maintain project documentation in accordance with ISO standards, ensuring up-to-date records for electrical designs.
* Engage in QA audits, peer reviews, and technical workshops, promoting continuous improvement in electrical solutions.
* Stay informed on Building Services and Environmental Sustainability design trends by attending relevant seminars, CPDs, and exhibitions.
* Conduct site inspections and prepare reports related to electrical systems, sourcing budget information and providing data to project teams.
* Review electrical service submittals, ensuring compliance with project objectives and approved designs.
* Monitor project timelines to ensure electrical designs are delivered on schedule and within budget. Remain aware of project and construction schedules, ensuring electrical designs are delivered on time and within budget.
* Lead projects from a design perspective, including answering technical queries, design development, services coordination, review of technical submittals, manage & coordinate timely delivery of design changes, drawing updates, etc., during the project.
* Ability to lead and mentor junior and intermediate engineers where relevant, depending on experience.
* Assist with tender bids, including technical writing reports, and preparing budget estimates.
* Reporting to Associate Director/Director on the performance of projects.
Key Requirements
* Minimum Level 7 Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering/BSE or equivalent.
* Ideally 5+ years' experience in design with an engineering consultancy.
* Proven experience in electrical engineering design in a design office.
* Ability to lead & deliver projects in accordance with Building Regulations and Design Standards.
* Ability to work within a team and independently when required.
* Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the overall success of projects.
* Demonstrated experience in a client-facing role.
* Strong communication & presenting skills.
* Upholds ethics and Lawler Consulting values, demonstrating integrity as a person trusted by others and consistently honoring their commitments.
* Proven knowledge on electrical system designs, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security, and protective systems in accordance with Irish Regulations.
* Experience working within ISO standards and project-specific scopes.
* Proficient and competent in design software such as Dialux/Relux, Amtech, AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, or similar platforms.
* Proficient and competent in Microsoft Office packages.
* Proficient knowledge & experience of current Design Guides, Building Regulations (including BCAR process), EN Standards.
* Full Clean European Driver's License (or in the process of getting one).
* If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.
* If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.
What We're Offering
Private healthcare fully subsidized.
Pension.
Great work-life balance.
Bike to work scheme.
Professional subscription fees paid monthly.
Supporting role in achieving Chartership, e.g., IEI, CIBSE, and Chartership application support.
Fast-moving and challenging projects.
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects.
Working on projects championing innovative designs & systems.
Great culture and company social club with monthly outings.
Inclusion and Diversity - Lawler Group are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, demonstrating an open, inclusive, and equal environment.
Closely working relationship with senior managers and directors.
Direct exposure to clients.
Be part of a multi-award-winning engineering design consultancy.
Excellent career progression in a company that supports your personal and professional development through internal and external CPD.
Competitive salary: dependent on experience.
Generous annual leave.
Early finish every Friday.