Electrical Project Engineer

Involve Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Mechanical & Electrical Contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to oversee prestigious projects ranging from £5M to £120M. The successful candidate will be involved in managing electrical systems from design to installation, ensuring compliance, and liaising with various teams. Opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary are offered in a culture that values innovation and quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Project Engineer within the construction sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services and systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience working on large-scale, high-end projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• SMSTS certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design changes and development, procurement, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, regulations, and standards.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and progress.
• Attend design and coordination meetings, producing technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical project management

Communication

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading Mechanical & Electrical Contractor specializing in the delivery of large Commercial, MOJ, and Healthcare projects throughout the UK. With an excellent reputation across the Construction market, our client works with large and successful Main Contractors with a high success rate of delivery.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, there is now a new opportunity for an experienced, motivated, career-driven, and delivery-focused individual to join such a high-quality project team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical packages on all prestigious, high-value projects from £5M through to £120M.

Responsibilities include:

1. Oversee the design changes and development, procurement, installation, and commissioning of all electrical systems.
2. Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution.
3. Ensure compliance with design specifications, regulations, and quality standards.
4. Monitor project timelines, budgets, and progress, identifying and resolving any issues.
5. Attend design and coordination meetings, producing technical documentation as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements:

1. Proven experience as an Electrical Project Engineer within the construction sector.
2. Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services and systems.
3. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
4. Experience working on large-scale, high-end projects is highly desirable.
5. Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
6. SMSTS certification (or willingness to obtain).

The opportunity will offer the successful individual:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Exposure to landmark projects and a collaborative work environment.
• A company culture that values quality, innovation, and integrity.