Electrical Project Engineer

Skyward Select; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyward Select is recruiting an Electrical Project Engineer for a major CAT B commercial fit-out in the City of London. The role focuses on delivering high-spec electrical services for a global financial organisation, with strong emphasis on resilience, coordination and quality in office, meeting and amenity spaces.

The successful candidate will support the Electrical Project Manager through the delivery programme, managing technical information and driving the electrical package through

Qualifications

• Electrical Project Engineer with Building Services experience.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution, containment, lighting, small power and life-safety systems.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, procurement schedules and quality documentation.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical information, drawings, specifications and submittals.
• Coordinate services with mechanical, architectural and structural packages.
• Review designs for compliance and buildability.
• Raise and manage RFIs and design changes.
• Support procurement and monitor equipment schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners.
• Monitor installation progress, quality and programme performance.
• Maintain as-built information and handover documentation.
• Attend design, coordination and progress meetings.
• Work with Project Manager, design team, client representatives and main contractor.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Containment

Lighting

Small power

Life-safety systems

Communication skills

Organisation

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading M&E contractor is looking to appoint an Electrical Project Engineer for a major CAT B commercial fit-out within the London financial district.

The project involves the delivery of high-specification electrical services for a global financial organisation. It will include technically demanding office, meeting, amenity and operational spaces, with a strong focus on resilience, coordination and quality.

The successful candidate will support the Electrical Project Manager throughout the delivery programme, managing technical information and helping to drive the electrical package through installation, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage electrical technical information, drawings, specifications and submittals.
• Coordinate electrical services with mechanical, architectural and structural packages.
• Review designs for compliance, buildability and installation requirements.
• Raise and manage RFIs, technical queries and design changes.
• Support procurement and monitor electrical equipment and material schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners.
• Monitor installation progress, quality and programme performance.
• Manage inspections, quality records and snagging activities.
• Support testing, commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Maintain accurate as-built information and handover documentation.
• Attend design, coordination and progress meetings.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, design team, client representatives and main contractor.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as an Electrical Project Engineer within Building Services.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, containment, lighting, small power and life-safety systems.
• Exposure to UPS, resilient power or financial-sector projects would be advantageous.
• Ability to interpret electrical designs, specifications and coordinated drawings.
• Experience managing technical submittals, RFIs, procurement schedules and quality documentation.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.