Electrical Project Engineer

Emtec; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Building Services in Glasgow is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Building Services team. You will work with Project Managers, commercial, design and site teams to deliver electrical building services projects from pre-construction to completion.

You will coordinate activity, monitor progress and quality, and ensure clear communication of technical information across the team. A strong electrical building services background and UK driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Electrical building services experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and building services.
• Experience in a Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer or similar project-based role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident working with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Good attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of electrical building services projects.
• Coordinate electrical works across site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with project programmes, procurement and key milestones.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Support design coordination and resolve technical queries.
• Monitor site progress, quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on variations and project costs.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Provide regular updates and help identify risks or issues early.

Skills

Electrical building services

M&E projects

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Site coordination

Driving licence

Electrical qualifications

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical/building services qualifications

Job description

Emtec Building Services is a leading M&E contractor delivering mechanical and electrical projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Building Services team, based at our Glasgow office.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong electrical building services background who is looking to take on more responsibility and develop their project delivery experience within a busy M&E environment.

The Role

As Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll work closely with our Project Managers, commercial, design and site teams to support the successful delivery of electrical building services projects from pre-construction through to completion.

You’ll help coordinate project activity, keep a close eye on progress and quality, and make sure technical and project information is communicated clearly across the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of electrical building services projects.
• Coordinating electrical works across site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assisting with project programmes, procurement and key milestones.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Supporting design coordination and resolving technical queries.
• Monitoring site progress, quality and compliance.
• Working closely with commercial teams on variations and project costs.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Providing regular project updates and helping identify risks or issues early.

We're Looking for Someone With

• Experience within electrical building services or M&E projects.
• A good understanding of electrical systems, installations and associated building services.
• Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer or similar project-based role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Good attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Relevant electrical or building services qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

If you’re an Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step into project delivery, or already working in a Project Engineer role and looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s In it For You

Alongside the opportunity to play a key role in a growing and ambitious business, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package including:

• Attractive Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
• Holidays: 33 days of holiday, inclusive of public holidays which increases with length of service.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.
• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.

You’ll be joining a supportive, down-to-earth team with a strong pipeline of work and plenty opportunity to make an impact and an important role to play in the next stage of our growth.

Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

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