Electrical Project Engineer

Carrington West; Morley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the water sector is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to oversee projects from design to completion. This role requires significant experience in electrical engineering within the utilities sector, alongside relevant qualifications. You will manage installations, site investigations, and liaise with various stakeholders. The position is based around Leeds and the Yorkshire region with a competitive salary of up to £55,000 p/a.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the water or utilities sector.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing electrical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design to completion, ensuring standards are met.
• Lead electrical installations for water projects.
• Oversee site investigations and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trimble (Amtech)

AutoCAD

Relux

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer
Location: Yorkshire/Leeds
Salary: Up to £55,000 p/a

We are working with a leading contractor in the water sector who are looking to appoint an Electrical Project Engineer on a permanent basis. This role will be based mainly around Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region, delivering essential infrastructure schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team, taking technical ownership of projects from design through to completion. Typical schemes include pumping stations, dosing and chlorination systems, and associated water treatment assets.

The Role

• Manage electrical engineering projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to the highest standards.
• Lead on electrical installations for water-related projects.
• Oversee early-stage site investigations and liaise with clients, designers and site teams.
• Prepare and review RAMS, method statements and project management plans.
• Manage procurement, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Contribute to design reviews, cost control and budget monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Develop project programmes and manage ITPs throughout delivery.
• Support project close-out with as-built records, test certification and O&M documentation.

The Candidate

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Engineer within the water or utilities sector.
• Relevant electrical qualifications or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Trimble (Amtech), AutoCAD or Relux advantageous.
• ATEX knowledge beneficial but not essential.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage.

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