Electrical Engineer (Design & Pre-Construction)

Astute People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor is looking to recruit a Design & Pre-Construction Electrical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Northeast London. The role involves reviewing electrical designs, managing construction plans, and ensuring compliance with Thames Water standards. The ideal candidate has experience in major water utility projects and holds relevant safety certifications. Competitive daily rate of £425.00+ is offered for immediate start.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Thames Water standards and site safety requirements.
• Experience with major water utility projects and commissioning activities is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical designs for compliance with standards.
• Prepare work plans and electrical package strategies.
• Supervise electrical works on site for compliance.
• Conduct safety briefings and inspections.
• Assist with procurement schedules.

Skills

Electrical design compliance

Scopes of work preparation

Material submittals management

Budget verification

Construction strategy planning

Site supervision

Thames Water standards

Safety requirements compliance

Tools

CSCS

Thames Water Safety Passport

EUSR/National Water Hygiene Card

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor who are looking to recruit a Design & Pre-Construction Electrical Engineer on a 12-month contract for its Wastewater Treatment project in Northeast of London.

Key Skills Required

• Review electrical designs for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Prepare scopes of work, work plans, and phasing strategies for electrical packages.
• Manage material submittals and review supplier offers, preparing Technical Bid Evaluations.
• Assist with BOQs, cost estimates, procurement schedules, and budget verification.
• Develop Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and RAMS.
• Contribute to construction and commissioning strategy planning.
• Supervise electrical works on site, ensuring compliance with standards and safety requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inspections.
• Witness and supervise testing and pre-commissioning activities.
• Validate as-built drawings and support commissioning activities with clients and subcontractors.
• Must have strong understanding of Thames Water standards and site safety requirements.
• Experience with major water utility projects and commissioning activities will be highly desirable.
• Beneficial to hold an in-date CSCS, Thames Water Safety Passport & EUSR/National Water Hygiene Card.

Location and Timeframe

• Northeast of London
• £425.00+ per day
• Immediate Start
• 12-month contract

Additional Information

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.