Electrical Engineer

Sustainable Infrastructure; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Infrastructure seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer for a major data centre project in Blyth, UK. On-site role coordinating electrical works with subcontractors and the project team to meet programme and safety standards.

You will interpret drawings, support QA/QC, manage documentation and assist with inspections, testing and snagging on site within a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in electrical construction.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting and related services.
• Strong ability to read drawings, specifications and site practices.
• Experience in data centres, industrial or mission-critical projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver electrical works across the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and submittals.
• Support site QA/QC processes to meet standards.
• Coordinate daily electrical activities with subcontractors and team.
• Monitor progress and report status to senior engineers.
• Maintain electrical documentation, submittals and safety records.
• Attend site meetings and engineering reviews.
• Liaise with design team for RFIs and technical queries.
• Assist with installation inspections, testing and verification.
• Support commercial management by monitoring variations and progress claims.
• Identify and help resolve technical, design and coordination issues.
• Assist with snagging and defects close-out.
• Ensure works meet project specs, programme and safety requirements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Construction

Data Centres

Power Distribution

Lighting

Technical Submittals

QA/QC

Site Coordination

Construction Drawings

RFIs

Electrical Installation

Inspections

Variations

Snagging

Subcontractor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Blyth, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Arrangement: On-site

Sector: Data Centres / Major Construction Projects

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the project team on a major data centre development in Blyth, UK. You will support the delivery and coordination of electrical works on site, ensuring activities are completed safely, on programme and in accordance with project specifications, drawings and quality standards. This is a hands-on site-based role, working closely with subcontractors, supervisors, engineers, designers and the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and delivery of electrical works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical submittals.
• Support site QA/QC processes and ensure electrical works meet the required standards.
• Coordinate daily electrical activities with subcontractors, supervisors and the wider project team.
• Monitor site progress and report programme status to senior engineers and management.
• Maintain and manage electrical documentation, technical submittals and safety records.
• Attend site meetings, engineering reviews and planning meetings.
• Liaise with the design team to raise, track and resolve RFIs and technical queries.
• Assist with installation inspections, testing and verification of electrical systems.
• Support commercial management by monitoring variations and assisting with progress claims.
• Identify and help resolve technical, design and coordination issues.
• Assist with the management and close-out of electrical snagging and defects.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, programme and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience within the electrical construction sector.
• Experience with electrical systems including power distribution, lighting and associated services.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications and site practices.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installation methodologies.
• Good organisational, communication and coordination skills.
• Experience working with electrical subcontractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience within data centres, industrial or mission-critical projects is highly desirable.

Key Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Construction
• Data Centres
• Power Distribution
• Lighting
• Technical Submittals
• QA/QC
• Site Coordination
• Construction Drawings
• RFIs
• Electrical Installation
• Inspections
• Variations
• Snagging
• Subcontractor Management