Construction - Electrical Project Engineer Northern Ireland.

Glanua; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer. The role involves supporting the Site Manager, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, supervising site works, and preparing commissioning documentation. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the Water & Wastewater sector, excellent communication skills, and a clean driving license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in the Water & Wastewater sector.
• Previous experience within an electrical supervisor role writing electrical permits.
• Experience working with LV electrical switchgear and motor control centres.
• Experience in electrical installations and cabling.
• Excellent literacy, numeric and IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations.
• Supervise work to ensure compliance with Method Statements.
• Prepare commissioning documentation and supervise the process.
• Liaise between design teams and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem resolution

Presentation skills

Literacy skills

Numeric skills

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction - Electrical Project Engineer Northern Ireland

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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

• 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 and 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 ensuring that work is conducted in line with design documentation and in accordance with the 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 the Water & Wastewater sector is desirable but not a requirement.
• A working knowledge of PLCs is also desirable, but not a requirement.
• Full Clean driving licence.

Application Method

To apply for this vacancy, please submit your application through the designated career portal.