Electrical Project Engineer

Robertson Stewart Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of mechanical and electrical installation services is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join their team in Kettering. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services and experience in M&E installations, particularly in hospital settings. Responsibilities include supporting project delivery, managing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This is a permanent role with growth opportunities in a successful business.

Benefits

Employee development investment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree level in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Experience in M&E installations, especially in hospitals or commercial environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of the tendering process.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects from a technical perspective.
• Manage site QA/QC procedures and maintain document control.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety obligations.

Skills

M&E installations

Project management

Technical documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

URGENT PERMANENT APPOINTMENT OPPORTUNITY!

A leading, established and highly successful provider of mechanical and electrical installation services to commercial and industrial buildings is seeking a skilled Electrical Project Engineer with an M&E / Building Services background to join our growth campaign.

KETTERING

Projects range from £1.5M‑£20M+ and may involve hospital installations as well as commercial and industrial M&E installations. This is a genuine opportunity to be part of a fast‑expanding business.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the delivery of projects from a technical perspective.
• Report to a Project Manager or Contracts Manager and work both office- and site‑based as required.
• Become familiar with project details, designs and specifications while collating technical submittals and managing the process, liaising daily with suppliers, site supervisors, project managers, EHSQ advisors and subcontractors.
• Manage site QA/QC procedures, including issuing weekly and monthly QA/QC reports and reviewing/coordinating drawings when requested.
• Advise and guide sub‑contracted staff on all technical aspects of projects and raise technical requests for information needed to complete electrical installations.
• Ensure compliance with site and project requirements, including health and safety obligations, and apply troubleshooting techniques to identify problems and provide corrective actions.
• Maintain document control and keep all logs up to date.
• Create handover packs and test packs for installed systems, ready for handover.

Qualifications

• Degree level in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related electrical trade discipline.
• Experience in M&E installations, particularly in hospital settings, or in commercial and industrial environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of the tendering process.
• Working knowledge of MS Project and the MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different elements of a project.

Benefits

Our award‑winning business invests heavily in employee development, ensuring continued career growth.

How to Apply

Please send your updated CV for immediate consideration, ensuring it is fully up to date and demonstrates relevant experience. If you know someone who would be a good fit, feel free to forward this ad.