Construction - Electrical Project Engineer Northern Ireland.

Glanua; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support project management within the Water & Wastewater sector. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, planning, and IT skills, alongside a full clean driving license. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to essential projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Water & Wastewater sector.
• Experience as an electrical supervisor writing electrical permits to work.
• Familiarity with LV electrical switchgear and motor control centres.
• Experience in electrical installations, cabling and building services.
• Proficiency in control systems, motor control and telemetry.
• Full Clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical works regulations.
• Work with design teams on construction drawings/documentation.
• Supervise work in accordance with Method Statements and Work Instructions.
• Prepare and apply Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and other documentation.
• Coordinate project close-out stages including snag lists and handover.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Teamwork

Problem resolution

Presentation skills

Literacy

Numeric skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC

Job description

Construction - Electrical Project Engineer Northern Ireland.

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Site Manager in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees, supply chain partners and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with Control of Electrical Works E01 and The Electricity at Work Regulations 198.9.
• Check that all relevant documents adequately describe the work to be carried out and that all relevant HS&E documents are correctly recorded when received and that they are the latest version.
• Work with design teams in the production of design and construction drawings/documentation.
• Inspect and record incoming materials and their documentation where required by the ITR’s.
• Assist in planning and contribute to the collaborative planning board.
• Supervise work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with Method Statements and Work Instructions from the Project Manager.
• Record the progress of works on record drawings or other suitable means when required.
• Liaise between Mechanical & Electrical Designers and Civil & Structural Designers.
• Prepare and apply Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Permits and other Health and Safety Documentation.
• Prepare scope documents and tender packages for additional works.
• Develop containment routes and plans with subcontractors and agree to the same.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, compose take‑offs and agree on variation works, including feeding back information to QS’s on works completed and pay less notices.
• Manage site personnel and subcontractors to ensure work is conducted in line with design documentation and in accordance with contract programme.
• Complete quality checks to ensure works are in line with design outputs and ready for commissioning works.
• Prepare commissioning documentation and supervise the commissioning process.
• Coordinate project close‑out stages including snag lists and handover to the end user.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in the Water & Wastewater sector.
• Previous experience within an electrical supervisor role writing electrical permits to work and controlling electrical health and safety on site.
• Experience working with LV electrical switchgear and motor control centres.
• Experience in electrical installations, cabling and building services.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in control systems, motor control and telemetry.
• Excellent planning, organisational, training, teamwork, problem resolution and presentation skills.
• Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience in instrumentation associated with Water & Wastewater sector is desirable but not a requirement.
• A working knowledge of PLC’s is also desirable, but not a requirement.
• Full Clean driving licence.