Senior Electrical Engineer

Dornan; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan in Surrey, BC is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical delivery on a major healthcare project, guiding design-to-commissioning and ensuring project excellence.

You will work with a hardworking, ambitious team, contributing to long-term career growth through structured progression and training, while mentoring junior engineers.

The role emphasizes coordination with design and supply chain, risk and safety, and delivering on time and to budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in construction industry.
• Strong electrical technical knowledge.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical design, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Resolve technical issues to maintain project progress.
• Manage procurement processes from enquiry through to delivery on site.
• Monitor site progress against the construction programme.
• Work closely with the design team and supply chain to ensure successful delivery and handover.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and ensure strong Health & Safety standards on site.
• Lead supply chain coordination meetings to maintain progress and resource alignment.
• Support project close-out activities and reporting with the Project Manager.
• Mentor and train Junior Engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Health & Safety

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join a major Healthcare Project. This is an opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile site, leading electrical delivery and helping drive project excellence from start to completion.

You will join a hardworking, ambitious, and supportive team where your ideas matter and your development is genuinely prioritised. At Dornan, we invest in long‑term career growth through structured progression pathways and continuous training support.

Your day will include:

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will coordinate technical design with on‑site installation through to successful commissioning, ensuring Dornan's vision, mission, and values are delivered throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical design, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Resolve technical issues efficiently to maintain project progress.
• Manage procurement processes from enquiry through to delivery on site.
• Monitor site progress against the construction programme.
• Work closely with the design team and supply chain to ensure successful delivery and handover.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and ensure strong Health & Safety standards on site.
• Lead supply chain coordination meetings to maintain progress and resource alignment.
• Support project close‑out activities and reporting with the Project Manager.
• Mentor and train Junior Engineers.

About You

Your Experience

• Strong technical knowledge within a electrical engineering role.
• Good commercial awareness within construction projects.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience working within the construction industry.

To find out more information please contact Sean Hitchman on 07553 002453 / [e-mail]

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