Electrical Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction and consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to lead the electrical package for a large-scale Research and Testing Facility in Reading. Strong electrical engineering skills and project management experience are required. The position includes 27 days of annual leave and supports sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background with expertise in installation and commissioning.
• Experience managing complex electrical packages for major projects.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety practices and quality assurance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the electrical scope on a large-scale facility.
• Manage electrical subcontractors for timely services and installations.
• Oversee electrical interfaces ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Support sustainability objectives through energy management.

Skills

Electrical installation techniques

Systems integration

Construction planning

Electrical safety

Quality assurance protocols

Education

BTEC / HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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A leading global construction and consultancy firm—renowned for delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, infrastructure, and commercial—is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer.

This position is to lead the electrical package on a large-scale Research and Testing Facility based in Reading, currently in the pre-construction phase and due for completion by mid-2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of the electrical scope, working closely with internal teams and coordinating with other disciplines and subcontractors.
• Manage electrical subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of services and installations.
• Oversee all electrical interfaces across packages and workstreams, ensuring technical alignment and compliance with project specifications.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including the client, design teams, and site teams.
• Identify risks within the electrical scope and implement mitigation strategies to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Support the project’s sustainability and carbon reduction objectives through active management of energy use, materials, and methodologies.
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Requirements:

• Strong electrical engineering background, with a thorough understanding of electrical installation techniques, commissioning processes, and systems integration.
• Proven ability to manage electrical systems through design, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Experience managing complex electrical packages on major building services projects.
• Proficiency in construction planning, scheduling, and delivering work packages from pre-con through to completion.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety practices including electrical safety, working at height, fire safety, and site logistics.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and commissioning protocols, including cause & effect testing, BMS integration, and IST processes.
• Relevant qualifications such as BTEC / HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).