Electrical Installation Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering technology company is seeking an Electrical Installation Project Engineer to manage key projects in the transportation sector. This role involves planning and executing electrical installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical engineering skills, leadership experience, and a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £48,000

Car allowance or company van

33 days holiday including stats

Pension scheme

Life assurance (2x basic salary)

Employee assistant programme

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial electrical installations and control panels.
• Knowledge of systems such as CCTV, PIS, CIS, networks, SCADA, or APC.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects and work with suppliers to ensure project delivery.
• Lead rollout teams and confirm system performance through testing.
• Promote safety and maintain project timelines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Auto-electrical work

Project planning

Clear communication

Education

Fully electrical engineering apprenticeship or HNC equivalent

City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 in Electrical Installations

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Electrical Installation Project Engineer, coventry

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Client:

Express Recruitment

Location:

coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Express Recruitment are proud to be representing an Engineering Technology Company based in North Leicestershire who are looking to hire a Electrical Installation & Project Engineer to join their team of engineering professionals and deliver on key electrical and integrated system projects across the transportation industry.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the installation of electrical systems as part of project delivery, including all aspects from pre-work surveys through to sign off for completion. They will plan projects, support key delivery stages, develop projects plans, and work with suppliers and internal teams all whilst ensuring Health and Safety is maintained on project sites.

Their ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a similar role within the transportation or Rail industry. They will have a strong background in auto-electrical works, be able to lead a team, and have experience working with systems including CCTV, PIS, CIS, Networks, SCADA and/or APC.

Please Note: Due to travelling to client sites, a full clean UK driving licence will be required to reply for this role.

For the position, they are offering a competitive salary of up to c£48,000 per annum D.O.E alongside a generous and comprehensive benefits package including 33 days holiday (including stats), up to £6k car allowance OR a company van, pension scheme, life assurance (2x basic salary), employee assistant programme, and more!

What do you think? If you’re interested in this role, please send across your up-to-date CV today!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan projects from the outset, working closely with hardware and software suppliers
• Select, test and configure solutions in collaboration with technical and installation teams
• Support key delivery stages including factory and site acceptance testing
• Create installation documentation and lead rollout teams, often made up of contractors
• Develop project goals based on initial proposals and agreed delivery plans
• Confirm system performance through audits, testing, and validation processes
• Keep project timelines on track and address delays or issues as they arise
• Promote and maintain safe, clean working environments across all project sites
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to reduce risk and stay within budget
• Provide cover for other Project Engineers during periods of absence
• Travel within the UK and occasionally overseas, depending on project needs

Skills and Experience

• Fully electrical engineering apprenticeship or HNC equivalent
• City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 in Electrical Installations highly desirable
• Demonstrable experience in carrying out industrial electrical installations, such as control panels. Signalling systems, CCTV, control panels and surveillance systems
• Previous project engineering experience, ideally within the Rail sector but not essential
• Strong background in auto-electrical work, preferably gained in field-based environments
• Experience leading or coordinating teams, including subcontractors, is highly beneficial
• Clear and confident communication skills, with a strong focus on customer service
• Familiarity with rail industry standards and delivering work to industry requirements
• Experience working with systems such as CCTV, PIS, CIS, networks, SCADA or APC is an advantage
• A valid track safety qualification is preferred, though not essential
• Full, clean UK driving licence

About Express Recruitment

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: Up to c£48,000 Per Annum D.O.E

Job Type: Full Time, Site-Based Work, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.