Senior M&E Engineer

At FCDO Services we protect the UKs interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission were on. In our world, it all matters.

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They're the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Bringing energy to embassies.

Designing systems that protect.

Realising the power of your skills.

It all matters.

Lead a range of electrical projects in iconic and unique buildings

With frequent overseas travel, sometimes at short notice, this role is an opportunity to experience the engineering industry in a variety of cultures. Locations range from European sites to the South Pacific, and environments such as Ulaan Bataar, Baghdad or Kyiv. Youll work on some unique and iconic buildings too each location and project enhancing your experience in new and fascinating ways.

From project inception and design to on-site supervision and completion, youll lead on electrical projects ranging from 10k up to 20m in value whilst engaging with a variety of customers and stakeholders including Ambassadors and FCDO security advisors. Reacting to the changing needs and events that can impact on overseas estates, youll lead multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that every project stays on track and meets the brief. Continually developing your own skills, whilst driving ongoing improvement in CDM, design processes, FCDO Services installation standards, technical assurance and accreditation.

Extend your engineering and design skills helping to defend the UKs global interests

With a Professional Electrical Engineering qualification, you should be a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council and a member of a professional Engineering body. Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation in a M&E environment is essential, as is your ability to use design software like Amtech, Dialux and AutoCAD/REVIT.

Bringing post-qualification experience and a proven track record in leading design and construction teams, youll also have strong stakeholder management skills. Youre confident engaging with customers, sponsors and overseas construction consultants to capture and develop project requirements. Project and budget management skills are also key to this role.

Take your career further with full support

Working with us youll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. Its a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. Thats why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, youll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future teams work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If youre successful in your application, well ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know youre welcome and valued. Its what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why were recognised as a Carer Confident workplace. And its how you know youre joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

We are looking for people with:

• Professional Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council (CEng/IEng).
• Corporate member of professional Engineering body i.e. Institution of Engineering & Technology (MIET) or Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE).
• Demonstratable experience post qualification experience within a similar or equivalent field.
• Proven track record in leading design and construction teams through project management processes.
• Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation as applied in a M&E engineering environment.
• Knowledge and use of Design Software: Amtech (or similar) and AutoCAD/REVIT etc., and Microsoft suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with Clients and Project Sponsors to develop their Brief and Project Requirements, providing specialist knowledge as appropriate.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders at a senior level including Ambassadors, DHMs, High Commissioners and Regional Technical Leads / Technical Works Supervisors.
• Engagement with, and management of, overseas-based construction consultants and Clerks of Works is also an essential part of this role.

Financial and project management:

• Preparing and manage cost budgets relating to provision of services and the timely delivery of projects within project fee budgets.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Provide regular reports on individual project progress, budgets and programmes for Project Management to customers, typically FCDO Estates, PAGs and Wider Market Customers.