EICA Project Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Matched pension contributions

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Job summary

Carrington West is looking for an EICA Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Water to support electrical design and delivery across Water projects in Manchester. The role blends design and on-site delivery, requiring oversight of electrical installations and coordination with site teams to ensure compliance with drawings and standards.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in a project engineer role with EICA bias, good communication skills, and a track record of managing

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering background with experience in project engineering for water/utilities sectors.
• Experience across design and delivery, including on-site coordination with construction teams.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support design, coordination and delivery of electrical works across Water projects.
• Review and develop electrical designs, specifications and technical documents.
• Collaborate with site teams, subcontractors, designers and wider project team.
• Provide technical input during design and construction stages.
• Ensure electrical installations meet drawings, specs and standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during delivery.
• Coordinate design changes and communicate to site teams.
• Assist with procurement and selection of electrical equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, programme and progress of electrical works on site.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely per client and company requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Site coordination

Project management

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Job description

EICA Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Water

Salary: Up to £55,000 - £65,000 per annum - DOE (+ package, details below)

Location: Manchester

Sector: Water / Wastewater

Working Arrangement: Predominantly site-based, with occasional home working

We are working with an established contractor within the water sector who is looking to appoint an Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of projects across the Untied Utilities framework.

This role would suit an EICA biased Project Engineer ' relevant experience, ideally with experience in the water or utilities sector. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across both the design and delivery/build stages of projects, taking responsibility for ensuring electrical works are technically sound and delivered effectively on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, coordination and delivery of electrical works across Southern Water projects.
• Review and develop electrical designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors, designers and the wider project team.
• Provide technical input throughout the design and construction stages.
• Ensure electrical installations are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and engineering issues during project delivery.
• Coordinate design changes and ensure these are communicated effectively to site teams.
• Assist with procurement and selection of electrical equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, programme and progress of electrical works on site.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with client and company requirements.

Experience Required

• Electrical engineering background with over 5 years' experience in a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience working across both electrical design and construction/delivery.
• Previous experience within the water sector would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working for a contractor or design-and-build organisation would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of electrical installations, equipment and associated engineering standards.
• Able to interpret and review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working closely with site-based construction teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects and technical issues from design through to installation and completion.

Package For The Successful Candidate:

• Company car or car allowance (up to £5,500 per annum)
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare / medical insurance
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home)