Electrical Project Engineer

MK Search; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor is seeking an electrical project engineer to join their team in Wiltshire. This role involves leading the technical engineering and package management on a mixed-use commercial scheme starting in 2026. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering and preferably experience in M&E projects. Strong procurement and project management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• HNC/HNC in Building Services Engineering or similar required.
• Experience managing M&E commercial projects at a senior level.
• Good computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and issue meeting notes for technical meetings.
• Review tender information including design drawings.
• Manage installation and commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

Technical compliance checking

Risk control

Procurement management

Value engineering

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

MK-Search are currently working with a leading M&E contractor with a strong national presence delivering across sectors for leading main contractors who are looking for an electrical project engineer to join their team to deliver a notable mixed use commercial scheme they have secured in Wiltshire.

Joining from early stage pre-construction, you will join a talented team, reporting to a project lead taking a technical engineer and package management of the complex electrical package going to site in 2026 to deliver to PC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and issue meeting notes for technical and progress workshop meetings.
• Reviewing tender information including design drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Delivering the design / working drawings necessary to deliver the project and ensure you capture any additional costs and programme delays caused by external influences on their production.
• Production and technical compliance checking of technical submissions against specifications and ER documents.
• Production of package scoping documents.
• Reviewing and compliance checking our working drawings against specifications and ER documents.
• Being able to develop a commissioning strategy for the installation.
• Management of procurement. Value engineering (where asked for) and better buying against the tender allowances.
• Programming of the works and sub-contract packages.
• Production and management of programmes.
• Project reporting to PM.
• Manage installation and commissioning activities of your assigned packages.
• Handover documentation (record drawings / test and commission).
• Ensure all variation costs are advised to the PM and QS.
• Cost control. Liaising with project surveyor to assist the PM with the monthly PFR report.
• Quality control.
• Risk control (programme and commercial).

Qualifications/Skills

• HNC/HNC in Building Services Engineering or similar.
• CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS.
• Experience of working at a senior level on M&E commercial projects, as well as ideally having had responsibility for full contract management.
• Capability to accept responsibilities and accomplish project objectives in a timely manner.
• Good computer skills especially with Microsoft Office.
• Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk.
• To actively contribute to the team (internal and client team).