SC Cleared Electrical Project Engineer - M&E Delivery Lead

1st Step; Griston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Step Solutions are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a Thetford-based contract with a leading M&E contractor. The role requires handling design, procurement, and commissioning activities across packages on site.

Experience on M&E commercial projects and ability to manage contractors is essential. SC clearance or ability to pass vetting is required; site-based work with a focus on safety and programme delivery.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering or similar.
• CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS.
• Experience of working at a senior level on M&E commercial projects, including potential full contract management.
• Capable of taking responsibility and delivering objectives on schedule.
• Good IT skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Awareness of health and safety risk management.

Responsibilities

• Attend & host team meetings.
• Lead and issue meeting notes for technical and progress workshop meetings.
• Review tender information including design drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
• Deliver the design / working drawings to deliver the project and capture additional costs and delays.
• Production and technical compliance checking of submissions against specifications.
• Produce package scoping documents.
• Review working drawings against specifications and ER documents for compliance.
• Develop a commissioning strategy for the installation.
• Manage procurement, value engineering, and better buying against tender allowances.
• Program the works and sub-contract packages; produce and manage programmes.
• Project reporting to PM; handover documentation (record drawings / test and commission).
• Ensure variation costs are advised to PM and QS; assist cost control with the monthly PFR.

Skills

Senior M&E project experience

CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS

MS Office proficiency

Education

HNC/HND Building Services

Tools

MS Office

Job description

1st Step Solutions are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a Thetford-based contract with a leading M&E contractor. The role requires handling design, procurement, and commissioning activities across packages on site.

Experience on M&E commercial projects and ability to manage contractors is essential. SC clearance or ability to pass vetting is required; site-based work with a focus on safety and programme delivery.