Electrical Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent MEP contractor seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to lead life science projects from pre-construction to completion. This position offers growth opportunities within a well-established company located in Cambridge, with competitive salary and various benefits including a car allowance, travel expenses, and private health care.

Benefits

Car Allowance or Company Car

Travel Expenses (mileage and train fares)

Private Health Care

Life Assurance

Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• Experience in leading electrical projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Ability to prepare technical submittals and RFIs.
• Strong financial oversight in project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of electrical projects.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer

MEP Contracting / Building Services

Location: Cambridge

Our client, a top-tier MEP Contractor, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to oversee the successful delivery of a life science project. As part of this well-established company, you will lead the project from the pre-construction phase through to completion. This role offers long-term work in the Cambridge area, with excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the planning, coordination, and execution of the electrical aspects of this significant Life Science development.

On top of a competitive basic salary, you’ll benefit from the following employment benefits:

• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Travel Expenses (mileage and train fares)
• Private Health Care
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Potential

Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of electrical projects from pre-construction to project close-out, ensuring all milestones are met.
• Develop and oversee project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within financial parameters.
• Monitor and control project costs with close alignment to QS - Financial reporting to management.
• Prepare technical submittals, RFIs, and address design flaws.
• Delegate work to project team members (Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors, etc.).
• Ensure health & safety compliance, investigate and report on any injuries on site.