Electrical Project Engineer

NES Fircroft; Chester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support a major Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) project in the UK. The role focuses on delivering critical electrical infrastructure and coordinating with contractors, engineering disciplines and stakeholders on site.

Key responsibilities include supervising electrical installations, managing temporary power, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across all project stages.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supervising electrical contractors on industrial or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect electrical contractors on temporary and permanent installations.
• Coordinate construction power supplies and site-based activities.
• Manage diversion of existing electrical services and utilities.
• Interface between contractors, engineering disciplines and stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with project specs.
• Review technical documents, risk assessments and commissioning plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Assist with project planning, reporting and cost-control activities.
• Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning and energisation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to HSE requirements.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent (Degree/HND)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support the end client on a major Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) . This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of critical electrical infrastructure on one of the UK's flagship decarbonisation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect electrical contractors involved in temporary and permanent electrical installations.
• Manage and coordinate the establishment of Temporary Construction Power Supplies across the project.
• Support the diversion and relocation of existing electrical services and utilities.
• Coordinate interfaces between contractors, engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity and compliance with project specifications.
• Review technical documents, method statements, risk assessments and commissioning plans.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with relevant regulations, standards and project requirements.
• Support project planning, reporting, scheduling and cost-control activities.
• Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to HSE requirements.

Requirements

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Engineer on industrial, energy, infrastructure or process projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, construction power supplies and utility diversions.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating site-based activities.
• Knowledge of commissioning and energisation activities.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience on Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS), power generation, hydrogen, petrochemical, cement, chemical processing, energy transition or large-scale industrial construction projects would be highly advantageous.