Electrical Project Engineer

RGB Recruitment; West Devon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days holiday + BH

Pension scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced family benefits

Long-term career progression

Secure and varied project workload

Job summary

RGB Recruitment's client in Plymouth is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to drive delivery of electrical packages from award to handover. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors and liaise with clients to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

The role covers planning, RAMS, progress monitoring and reporting, with a focus on safety and quality across refurbishment and infrastructure projects. Ample opportunity for progression within a secure contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience in electrical installation, maintenance or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum SSSTS certification.
• CSCS Card and First Aid at Work.
• Strong IT skills and use of project management/reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating electrical projects from award through to completion.
• Managing and overseeing site teams and subcontractors.
• Allocating labour resources and producing work schedules and programmes.
• Preparing RAMS, quality plans and project documentation.
• Monitoring project progress, quality and compliance.
• Coordinating materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Supporting client meetings and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Assisting with project reporting, forecasting and programme updates.
• Supporting commissioning, handover and close-out activities.

Skills

Electrical NVQ Level 2

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

SSSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Project management software

Planning and organisation

Communication skills

Testing (2391)

Security Clearance eligibility

Education

Electrical NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer

Plymouth | £45,000 - £55,000 + Package

An established M&E contractor is looking to recruit an Electrical Project Engineer to support an increasing workload across a secure and technically challenging environment in Plymouth.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Supervisor looking to take the next step into project engineering, or an existing Project Engineer seeking greater responsibility and career progression. Working on a variety of refurbishment, infrastructure and building services projects, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination and delivery of electrical works from inception through to completion.

The Role

Working closely with operational teams and clients, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of multiple electrical packages, ranging from small works through to medium-sized contracts.

Typical duties will include:

• Planning and coordinating electrical projects from award through to completion.
• Managing and overseeing site teams and subcontractors.
• Allocating labour resources and producing work schedules and programmes.
• Preparing RAMS, quality plans and project documentation.
• Monitoring project progress, quality and compliance.
• Coordinating materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Supporting client meetings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Assisting with project reporting, forecasting and programme updates.
• Supporting commissioning, handover and project close-out activities.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and organised electrical professional with strong technical knowledge and a proactive approach to project delivery.

You will ideally possess:

• Electrical NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Previous experience within electrical installation, maintenance or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum SSSTS certification.
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at work
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including LV distribution, lighting and refurbishment works.
• Experience leading site teams or supervising electrical operatives.
• Good IT skills and confidence using project management and reporting systems.
• Excellent planning, communication and organisational abilities.
• Test & Inspection (2391 or equivalent) would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Due to the nature of the work, candidates must either hold current Security Clearance or be eligible to obtain clearance.

Package

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced family benefits
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Secure and varied project workload

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Supervisor or Electrical Engineer looking to progress into a project-focused role with a respected contractor delivering a diverse range of electrical projects