Electrical Project Engineer

STRABAG UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK Water is recruiting an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical and ICA design across major water and wastewater programmes in the UK and Ireland.

You will own packages from concept through commissioning, coordinating with in-house teams and external partners to deliver safe, efficient and compliant solutions while meeting programme milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience leading electrical and ICA design activities.
• Knowledge of UK & Ireland standards (BS7671) and industry regulations.
• Experience with LV distribution, control systems, and site interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and ICA design activities with in-house teams, consultants, and suppliers.
• Ensure designs comply with client specifications and applicable standards.
• Review and approve electrical deliverables, drawings, and calculations.
• Provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover of electrical packages.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

SCADA PLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MCCs

PLC/SCADA

Job description

STRABAG UK is making a significant investment in the UK and Irish water sectors, building a long-term, market-leading presence through innovation, technical excellence, and the strength of its global expertise. Supported by a growing team of industry specialists, STRABAG is committed to delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that create value, certainty, and outstanding outcomes for clients, communities, and supply chain partners.

About The Role:

As part of this strategic growth, STRABAG UK Water is seeking an experienced and ambitious Electrical Project Engineer to join its expanding team. The role will initially support delivery across major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the most significant water infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland, taking ownership of electrical and ICA packages from concept through to commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Lead and coordinate electrical and ICA design activities with in-house design teams, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with client specifications, applicable regulations, industry standards, and project requirements.
• Review, challenge, and approve electrical design deliverables, calculations, drawings, and technical submissions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring robust and innovative engineering solutions are developed.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise technical performance, programme delivery, and project cost efficiency.
• Electrical interface, coordination with STRABAG global technical centre engineering team WTE/ 4K in Essen ensuring design are aligned with UK & Irland standards & specifications for the UK water sector
• Ensure electrical integration requirements are considered throughout design development and construction phases.
• Take ownership of electrical and ICA work packages from design through procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Manage package delivery against programme milestones, budgets, contractual obligations, and quality requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation measures to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Report package performance, risks, and progress to the Project Manager and or Project Director.
• Support the development and maintenance of project programmes and delivery strategies.
• Champion STRABAG's commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality excellence.
• Ensure compliance with BS7671, Electricity at Work Regulations, relevant UK and Irish legislation, and client-specific standards.
• Review and provide technical assurance for RAMS, permits, commissioning documentation, and electrical safety procedures.
• Promote a strong safety culture across project teams and supply chain partners.
• Support incident investigations, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives where required.
• Provide expertise in LV systems, motor control centres (MCCs), instrumentation, control systems, and electrical distribution networks.
• Support the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and ICA systems.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, telemetry, and networked control systems commonly used within the water industry.
• Coordinate FATs, SATs, integrated system testing, commissioning activities, and handover processes.
• Ensure operational and maintenance considerations are incorporated into system design and delivery.
• Work closely with procurement teams to develop and manage procurement strategies for electrical and ICA packages.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, tender documentation, and supplier evaluations.
• Assess supplier proposals and provide technical assurance on equipment selection, compliance, and value.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance throughout design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Foster collaborative relationships with supply-chain partners to drive quality and delivery excellence.
• Act as a key technical interface with client representatives, electrical engineers, regulatory stakeholders, and delivery partners.
• Build strong working relationships to facilitate efficient decision-making and package progression.
• Attend design reviews, technical workshops, progress meetings, and client presentations.
• Support the resolution of technical queries, change requests, and contractual matters.
• Work collaboratively with civil, mechanical, process, and commissioning engineers to manage interfaces across all project disciplines.
• Ensure electrical requirements are understood and incorporated throughout design development and construction planning.
• Coordinate design integration activities to minimise clashes, programme delays, and construction risks.
• Support BIM and digital engineering initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure electrical installations are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and industry best practice.
• Witness installation, testing, and commissioning activities to verify compliance and performance.
• Review inspection and test plans, commissioning procedures, and handover documentation.
• Support operational readiness, client acceptance, and project close-out activities.

Requirements:

• Degree or Higher National qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Promote collaboration across business units and the wider STRABAG Group.
• Experience of working in waste & clean water project in the UK & Ireland
• Good understanding of WIMES specifications and standards
• Experienced in HV (desirable)
• Up to date and aligned with BS7671 standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with water clients, consultants, and supply‑chain partners.
• Capture and communicate client insight to improve service offerings and overall performance.
• Solid understanding of construction practices and standards.
• Specialist knowledge of the Water Industry and understanding of engineering disciplines
• Support and build relationships with wider elements of the company, to make best use of STRABAG’s wider sector experience in Germany, Austria and worldwide.