Electrical Project Engineer for Complex Building Systems

Dalkia UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our Manchester team on a high-profile defence project. You will support design development, procurement, modelling, drawing, installation, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with project brief, specs, and industry regulations.

Working under the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer, you will apply technical knowledge to complex building services, coordinate electrical design information, review

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in electrical engineering or building services; CSCS card required.
• Strong communication, report writing, and liaison between electrical and mechanical teams.
• Experience with complex buildings and compliance with Building Safety Act.
• Willing to support procurement, QA/QC, RAMS input and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review electrical design information; raise RFIs and queries.
• Support procurement packages, including technical evaluations and deliveries.
• Review shop drawings, submittals and method statements; recommend approvals.
• Monitor progress against programme and highlight delays or constraints.
• Support on-site electrical works; check workmanship and conformity.
• Assist with electrical material take-offs and procurement schedules.
• Support BIM coordination activities and electrical clash resolutions.
• Support RAMS input and health & safety compliance.
• Maintain QA/QC records: inspections, test sheets, NCRs.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities under senior guidance.
• Provide input to support commercial variation assessments.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation & time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Technical curiosity

Education

HNC/HND in electrical engineering or building services

Degree in electrical/building services (desirable)

Tools

BIM coordination

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join our Manchester team on a high-profile defence project. You will support design development, procurement, modelling, drawing, installation, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with project brief, specs, and industry regulations.

Working under the Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer, you will apply technical knowledge to complex building services, coordinate electrical design information, review