Electrical Engineer

Winthrop Technologies; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader

Large scale projects

Collaborative team

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. The role focuses on delivering electrical works safely, on programme, and to project specifications.

Responsibilities include coordinating electrical activities, reviewing drawings, QA/QC processes, and liaising with subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in electrical construction, and a background in data centre projects is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience within the electrical construction sector.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting and related services.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of Electrical works across the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Assist with site QA/QC processes and ensure works meet standards.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and the wider project team on daily activities.
• Monitor site progress and report programme status to senior engineers.
• Ensure electrical documentation including submittals and safety docs is up to date.
• Attend Site Meetings and Planning Meetings.
• Request and track construction information (RFIs).
• Assist with installation checks, inspections, and verification of electrical systems.
• Support commercial management by tracking variations and progress claims.
• Identify and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues.
• Assist with close-out of electrical snagging items.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site coordination

Documentation

Subcontractor coordination

QA/QC

RFIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Electrical works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, on programme, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of Electrical works across the project lifecycle


• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical submittals


• Assist with the implementation of site QA/QC processes and ensure works are completed to required standards


• Coordinate with subcontractors, supervisors, and the wider project team on daily electrical site activities


• Monitor site progress and report on programme status to senior engineers and management


• Ensure all electrical documentation, including technical submittals and safety documentation, is maintained and up to date


• Attend Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, and Planning Meetings


• Liaise with the design team to request and track construction information (RFIs)


• Assist with installation checks, inspections, and verification of electrical systems on site


• Support commercial management by tracking variations and assisting with progress claims


• Identify and assist in resolving technical, design, and coordination issues


• Assist with the management and close-out of electrical snagging items

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or similar discipline


• Minimum 3+ years’ experience within the electrical construction sector


• Experience working on electrical systems such as power distribution, lighting, and associated services


• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and site practices


• Strong organisational and communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively within a project team and coordinate with subcontractors


• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and installation methodologies


• Experience in data centre, industrial, or mission-critical projects is advantageous

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the Data centre industry


• Working on large scale data centre projects


• Collaborative team working environments


• Career progression and development supported


• Competitive salary packages

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.