Electrical Project Engineer

VolkerWessels UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance

Flexible working opportunities

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to deliver electrical packages for major Anglian Water projects. You will manage MEICA procurement, oversee installation and commissioning, and ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise in electrical works within infrastructure sectors, leadership in subcontract management, and a commitment to safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering electrical works in infrastructure, utilities or water sectors.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and subcontract management.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• CSCS card holder; SMSTS desirable.
• Knowledge of ATEX, DSEAR and instrumentation systems (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of electrical and MEICA packages from procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and civil activities to ensure project success.
• Lead procurement and management of electrical subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review electrical designs, URS/FDS, and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Drive value engineering, cost control and standardisation of electrical solutions.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, defect management and repairs throughout the lifecycle.
• Support planning, programme management and progress reporting.
• Conduct and witness FATs, SATs and commissioning activities where required.
• Review RAMS and ITPs, ensuring safety standards are met.

Skills

Electrical package management

Site supervision

NEC contracts knowledge

WIMES & water specs

Electrical installation & testing

Communication & planning

ATEX/DSEAR knowledge

Instrumentation systems knowledge

Education

BEng/HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our growing team supporting the delivery of major projects in the Anglian Water region.

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the delivery and technical governance of electrical packages, managing MEICA procurement packages through to delivery, installation, commissioning and handover. You will ensure project requirements are achieved while maintaining compliance with client specifications, industry standards and all relevant regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of electrical and MEICA packages from procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and civil activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead the selection, procurement and management of electrical subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review electrical designs, specifications, URS/FDS documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Drive value engineering, cost control and standardisation of electrical solutions.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, defect management and repair activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support planning, programme management and progress reporting.
• Conduct and witness FATs, SATs and commissioning activities where required.
• Review subcontractor RAMS and ITPs, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with client procedures, industry standards and ATEX requirements.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Support commissioning activities, client training and project handover.

About You

We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise and experience delivering electrical works within an infrastructure, utilities or water industry environment.

You'll Ideally Have

• BEng, HNC, HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience in electrical package management and site supervision.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and subcontract management.
• Experience working to WIMES and water industry specifications.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.
• CSCS card holder.
• SMSTS (Desirable)
• Knowledge of ATEX, DSEAR and instrumentation systems. (Desirable)

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance
• Flexible working opportunities programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.