Electrical Project Engineer

1st Step; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Step seeks an Electrical Project Manager to join the Hinkley Point C project in Bridgwater. The role covers initial 6-months with potential 12+ month extensions, and a day rate up to £450 inside IR35. Expect a 9-day fortnight and flexible travel arrangements.

You will bring strong engineering and delivery experience within regulated infrastructure, energy, or construction sectors, working as part of a project team to support the complex programme’s delivery and schedule alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering regulated infrastructure projects.
• Strong engineering delivery and project management skills.
• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance and meet safety credentials.

Responsibilities

• Join a major project team at Hinkley Point C to support delivery.
• Coordinate engineering activities and manage project milestones.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Electrical Project Manager

Location:Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater

Contract:Initial 6 months, with likely extensions

Rate:Up to£450 per day (Inside IR35)

Working Pattern:9-day fortnight

We are currently seeking an experiencedElectrical Project Managerto join a major project atHinkley Point C in Bridgwater.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile, long-term infrastructure project within a highly regulated environment. The initial engagement will be for6 months, with the overall assignment expected to run for12+ monthsand extensions likely to be offered on a rolling 6-month basis.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will bring strong engineering experience and ideally a background delivering projects withinregulated, infrastructure, energy, construction, or major engineering environments.

You will be working as part of a project team at Hinkley Point C, supporting the delivery of a complex and high-profile programme.

Contract Details

Rate:Up to £450 per day

Initial contract:6 months

Expected assignment:12+ months

Extensions:Likely, on a rolling 6-month basis

Location:Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater

Working pattern:9-day fortnight

Standard working day:8 hours

Fridays:12:30 finish, with alternate Fridays off

Working arrangements may vary in line with project requirements

Flexibility may be available to supporttravel and accommodation requirements, where appropriate

Higher rates may be consideredfor candidates with significant relevant experience or specialist expertise

Essential Requirements

Ability to obtainBPSS clearanceas a minimum

CCNSG Safety PassportorHSE MAPSaccreditation

Strong engineering/project delivery experience

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience delivering projects withinregulated industries

A proven track record onmajor infrastructure, engineering, energy, or construction projects

Experience working within complex, multi-disciplinary project environments

Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

The ability to work effectively within a demanding project environment

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure along-term contract position on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, with a strong likelihood of extension beyond the initial engagement.

If you have the required engineering qualifications, safety credentials, and experience working on major projects,we'd like to hear from you.