Project Engineer - Electrical

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Career development

Private Healthcare

31 days holiday

Holiday buy/sell

Company Pension

Cycle to Work

Gym membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease

Health professionals network

Job summary

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited is seeking a Project Manager to join our Asset Operations and Maintenance division in West Thurrock on a full-time, permanent basis. You will lead multi-discipline projects across water, power and other sectors, coordinating design and construction with our in-house team.

You will manage client relationships, supervise trades and apprentices, ensure quality, safety and timely delivery, and contribute to tender and project planning.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record in Project Management with an engineering or supervisory background.
• Good time management and ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Project liaison from enquiry to final acceptance, meeting clients as required.
• Direct and allocate work to Trade Operatives & Apprentices with emphasis on quality, productivity and safety.
• Ensure technical information is available for design/construction delivery; interpret drawings and specs.
• Prepare final documentation (As Built Drawings) and manage design/construction coordination.
• Identify and resolve non-conformances during design and construction phases.
• Oversee design of systems ensuring alignment with specifications and technical aspects.
• Prepare construction phase health and safety plans under CDM for Principal Contractor projects.
• Input to tender, design, and construction programmes with progress updates and reporting.
• Liaise with subcontractors, manage tenders, quotations and H&S documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Innovative thinking

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

What Are We Looking For

Following continued success, our Asset Operations and Maintenance division is looking for Project Manager to join our team on a full time, permanent basis in West Thurrock. The Asset Operations and Maintenance team deliver small to medium multi-discipline projects on the repair, replacement, design and installation of equipment and plant systems for Utility services (Water and Power). The team additionally services clients within the Transport, Food & Beverage, and Oil & Gas industries throughout the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious engineer who’s ready to take on new challenges, make a real impact, and accelerate their career. Supported by a highly experienced team, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects, building strong client relationships across our framework agreements, and helping shape innovative engineering solutions. You’ll also have direct access to our in-house design team, enabling real-time collaboration and technical expertise to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

Some of your key duties include:

• Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation, meeting with Clients as required to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.
• Instructing, directing, controlling and allocating work to Trade Operatives & Apprentices, with attention to quality, productivity and safety.
• Ensure all technical information is available when required for the delivery of design and/or construction.
• Interpret and check drawings, specifications and schedules for all activities, directing works accordingly & prepare final documentation (As Built Drawings etc.).
• Early Identification and resolution of non-conformance within both the design and construction phase
• Manage the design of systems and products, ensuring alignment with design specifications and technical aspects.
• Completion of contract documents
• Management of Project Quality deliverables and procedures ensuring compliance with Internal and Client Quality Systems.
• Input to Tender, design and construction programmes including progress updates and reporting.
• Subcontractor liaison, management including tender specification, quotation and H&S documentation review and appraisal.
• Preparation of Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for projects with Principal Contractor responsibility under CDM.

What do you need?

• Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record in Project Management, with an Engineering or Supervisory background.
• Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day to day workloads within a busy environment.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication and ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to all engineering trades, particularly Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
• Driven, with an ability to work individually and with teams under your direction.
• Innovative thinking, with and ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal)
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry,