Project Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to manage diverse high-voltage electrical projects. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include project management, budget oversight, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance

Healthcare cashback plan

Life assurance

Car allowance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

On-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience managing projects within electrical contracting or utility industries.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and delivery for high‑voltage electrical projects.
• Manage commercial aspects, budgets, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Time management

Negotiation

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer - Birmingham

£60,000 - £75,000 per annum (negotiable to go higher). Vehicle allowance provided. Profit share scheme.

Overview

Our client is an employee‑owned high‑voltage electrical engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. With a successful pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond, this role offers the opportunity to advance your career with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective project management and delivery for a diverse range of high‑voltage electrical projects, liaising with clients, consultants and their representatives.
• Produce construction programmes, manage activities to meet schedules and attend site progress, coordination meetings and conduct inspections/audits to monitor quality and progress.
• Manage commercial aspects, budgets and forecasting for financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, produce risk assessments, method statements and conduct safety audits.
• Manage resources internally and externally to achieve project goals and meet customer expectations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, supply‑chain partners, suppliers and manufacturers, obtaining competitive tenders and attending factory acceptance tests when required.
• Interface with network operators and third‑party engineers during commissioning.
• Provide proactive support and guidance to all parties on statutory requirements and company standards.
• Maintain a professional image, contribute to the company's success, and continually improve services and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ relevant experience in electrical engineering within electrical contracting or utility industries.
• Experience managing projects in a similar industry.
• Strong organisational, time‑management and IT (MS Office) skills with excellent written and spoken English.
• Degree, HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (or working towards an HND).
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels, work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Strong grasp of statutory processes, technical and commercial information, negotiation and teamwork.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays.

Benefits

• £60,000 – £75,000 per annum, negotiable.
• Profit share scheme as a partner in the business.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• Healthcare cashback plan.
• Life assurance.
• Car allowance scheme (≈8% of salary) or company vehicle available.
• PPE and company clothing provided.
• Employee assistance programme and mental health support.
• 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (office/hybrid).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On‑site gym.
• Free parking and electric vehicle charge points at Bristol office.