Electrical Project Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Competitive salary

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Exeter is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our engineering and infrastructure team on a permanent basis, with hybrid working across the South West. The role covers design, procurement, installation and commissioning, and offers exposure to varied, technically challenging projects.

You will coordinate electrical activities on schemes from £1m to £30m, ensure safety, quality and programme targets, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience supporting electrical projects through design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and project requirements.
• Review electrical designs, procurement and contractor information supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders to ensure successful integration of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support during construction and installation, aiding problem-solving, quality assurance and programme management.
• Monitor progress and contribute to delivery within budget and timescales.
• Support continuous improvement and promote best practice across teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

An Electrical Project Engineer is sought in Exeter to join an engineering and infrastructure team, with hybrid working available across the South West. This permanent role offers an annual salary between £42,000 and £58,500. You will coordinate electrical activities on schemes valued from £1m to £30m, covering design, procurement, installation, and commissioning through to completion. Working within a multidisciplinary setting, responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are met. The position suits a candidate with solid project engineering experience, capable of managing technical delivery and collaborating effectively. Occasional travel to project sites is required, balancing office‑based coordination with hands‑on oversight. This role provides scope to apply your expertise across varied, complex projects while developing your career within a supportive structure.

Electrical Project Engineer Location: South West (Hybrid Working Available)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join a growing engineering and infrastructure team delivering a diverse portfolio of technically challenging projects across the South West. Working on projects ranging from £1m to £30m, you will play a key role in coordinating electrical engineering activities from initial design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and project completion. This position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary environment, supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering schemes while ensuring safety, quality and programme objectives are achieved. Hybrid working is available, with occasional travel to project and office locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, industry standards and project requirements.
• Review electrical designs, technical documentation and supplier information, supporting procurement, testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders to ensure successful integration and delivery of electrical systems.
• Provide technical support throughout construction and installation phases, assisting with problem‑solving, quality assurance and programme management.
• Monitor project progress and contribute to the successful delivery of projects within budget and timescales.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practice across engineering and project delivery teams.
• Assist with mentoring and developing junior engineers where appropriate.

About You

• HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting projects through design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, control systems and associated electrical installations.
• Strong understanding of relevant health, safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Relevant site‑based qualifications such as CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS would be advantageous.

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects.
• Career development and progression within an established and growing organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.