Electrical Pre-Construction Engineer — Hybrid & UK Travel

Matchtech; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

UK travel

Job summary

Matchtech is representing a leading engineering contractor delivering electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the UK. A hybrid Pre-Construction Engineer (Electrical) role supports development from initial enquiry through to handover, collaborating with engineering, commercial and operations teams.

The position covers bid work, technical assessments and value engineering, with exposure to major power and renewables projects and senior stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in power, utilities, renewables or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Background with engineering contractors, utility contractors, or renewables.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV systems and electrical drawings.
• Experience supporting bids, tenders or pre-construction activities.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 and UK electrical standards.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
• Experience with estimating or quantity take-off software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review client specifications, drawings and connection requirements for tenders and proposals.
• Identify technical risks, scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions and compliance requirements.
• Develop electrical scopes covering HV/LV, protection, control, earthing, containment and cabling.
• Produce compliance and deviation schedules and manage technical queries throughout the tender process.
• Complete quantity take-offs and support project cost estimates.
• Work with commercial teams to develop accurate tender submissions.
• Prepare subcontract packages including testing, commissioning and quality requirements.
• Define project interfaces, responsibilities and inspection requirements.
• Review supplier and subcontractor quotations and support technical evaluations.
• Support handovers by communicating key assumptions, risks and technical requirements to delivery teams.
• Contribute to value engineering and alternative technical solutions.

Skills

HV/LV systems

Tender support

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Matchtech is representing a leading engineering contractor delivering electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the UK. A hybrid Pre-Construction Engineer (Electrical) role supports development from initial enquiry through to handover, collaborating with engineering, commercial and operations teams.

The position covers bid work, technical assessments and value engineering, with exposure to major power and renewables projects and senior stakeholder engagement.