Electrical Project Engineer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Matched pension contributions up to 10

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer to support Thames Water framework delivery in London. Hybrid work (3 days office/site, 2 days home) with salary £50,000–£65,000 DOE plus package.

Role covers design and delivery across water projects, requiring electrical bias and strong coordination with site teams. The successful candidate will review designs, manage electrical installations on site, and coordinate with subcontractors, designers, and clients,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience across electrical design and construction/delivery.
• Water sector experience is highly advantageous.
• Experience with contractor or design-and-build organisations is beneficial.
• Good understanding of electrical installations, equipment and standards.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical drawings and specs.
• Comfortable working with site-based teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects and technical issues from design to completion.

Responsibilities

• Support design, coordination and delivery of electrical works across Southern Water projects.
• Review and develop electrical designs, specifications and documentation.
• Work with site teams, subcontractors, designers and the project team.
• Provide technical input throughout design and construction stages.
• Ensure electrical installations align with drawings and standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during delivery.
• Coordinate design changes and communicate to site teams.
• Assist with procurement and selection of electrical equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, programme and progress on site.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Design & construction

Communication

Problem solving

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Water

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum - DOE (+ package, details below)

Location: London (multiple positions)

Sector: Water Treatment

Working Arrangement: hybrid Working (3 office/site & 2 home)

We are working with an established contractor within the water sector who is looking to appoint an Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of projects across the Thames Water framework. This role would suit an Electrical biased Project Engineer ' relevant experience, ideally with experience in the water or utilities sector. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across both the design and delivery/build stages of projects, taking responsibility for ensuring electrical works are technically sound and delivered effectively on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, coordination and delivery of electrical works across Southern Water projects.
• Review and develop electrical designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors, designers and the wider project team.
• Provide technical input throughout the design and construction stages.
• Ensure electrical installations are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and engineering issues during project delivery.
• Coordinate design changes and ensure these are communicated effectively to site teams.
• Assist with procurement and selection of electrical equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, programme and progress of electrical works on site.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with client and company requirements.

Experience Required

• Electrical engineering background with over 5 years' experience in a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience working across both electrical design and construction/delivery.
• Previous experience within the water sector would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working for a contractor or design-and-build organisation would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of electrical installations, equipment and associated engineering standards.
• Able to interpret and review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working closely with site-based construction teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects and technical issues from design through to installation and completion.

Package For The Successful Candidate:

• Company car or car allowance (up to £5,500 per annum)
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare / medical insurance
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home)