Electrical Project Engineer - Water

Carrington West; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term projects

Site-based role around Tunbridge Wells

Occasional travel to London office

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of electrical works across Southern Water projects. The role is predominantly site-based around Tunbridge Wells, with occasional travel to the London office.

You will bridge design and delivery, reviewing electrical designs, coordinating with site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works meet drawings, standards and programme.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering background with ~5 years' experience in a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience reviewing electrical designs, specifications and documentation.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, coordination and delivery of electrical works across Southern Water projects.
• Review and develop electrical designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with site teams, subcontractors, designers and the project team.
• Provide technical input throughout design and construction stages.
• Ensure electrical installations align with drawings, specifications and standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during project delivery.
• Coordinate design changes and communicate with site teams.
• Assist with procurement and selection of electrical equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, programme and progress of electrical works on site.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer - Water

Location: Tunbridge Wells / Southern Water sites

Sector: Water / Utilities

Working Arrangement: Predominantly site-based, with occasional travel to the London office

We are working with an established contractor within the water sector who is looking to appoint an Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of projects across the Southern Water framework.

This role would suit an electrically biased Project Engineer with around 5 years' relevant experience, ideally within the water or utilities sector. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across both the design and delivery/build stages of projects, taking responsibility for ensuring electrical works are technically sound and delivered effectively on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, coordination and delivery of electrical works across Southern Water projects.
• Review and develop electrical designs, specifications and technical documentation.
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors, designers and the wider project team.
• Provide technical input throughout the design and construction stages.
• Ensure electrical installations are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
• Identify and resolve technical and engineering issues during project delivery.
• Coordinate design changes and ensure these are communicated effectively to site teams.
• Assist with procurement and selection of electrical equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, programme and progress of electrical works on site.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with client and company requirements.

Experience Required

• Electrical engineering background with approximately 5 years' experience in a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience working across both electrical design and construction/delivery.
• Previous experience within the water sector would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working for a contractor or design-and-build organisation would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of electrical installations, equipment and associated engineering standards.
• Able to interpret and review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working closely with site-based construction teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects and technical issues from design through to installation and completion.

Package

• Opportunity to work on long-term projects within the Southern Water framework.
• Predominantly site-based around Tunbridge Wells, with occasional visits to the company's London office.
• Opportunity to join an established contractor with continued work across the UK water sector