Senior EICA Project Engineer – Water (Hybrid | Car Allowance)

Carrington West; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance (up to £5

Matched pension contributions up to 10

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare / medical insurance

Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week)

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an EICA Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer to support electrical works for water projects. The role spans design and on-site delivery, ensuring technical soundness and efficient on-site execution.

The candidate should have 5+ years in project engineering, with cross-disciplinary experience in electrical design and delivery, especially within water or utilities. Salary up to £65,000 (DOE) with a company car/allowance, pension, healthcare and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering background with 5+ years' experience in a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience across electrical design and construction/delivery.
• Water sector experience advantageous.
• Experience for contractor/ design-and-build organisations beneficial.
• Good understanding of electrical installations and standards.
• Able to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working with site-based construction teams and subcontractors.

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 standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during project delivery.
• Coordinate design changes and communicate 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Site coordination

Problem solving

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an EICA Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer to support electrical works for water projects. The role spans design and on-site delivery, ensuring technical soundness and efficient on-site execution.

The candidate should have 5+ years in project engineering, with cross-disciplinary experience in electrical design and delivery, especially within water or utilities. Salary up to £65,000 (DOE) with a company car/allowance, pension, healthcare and hybrid working.