Senior Electrical Engineer

NRL; Blyth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

NRL in Blyth, United Kingdom, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our project team. This site-based role focuses on coordinating electrical design, reviewing technical documentation, and guiding subcontractors to meet safety and quality standards on large-scale construction projects.

You will manage workloads across the technical team, oversee installation and commissioning, and ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years’ experience in electrical engineering on construction projects.
• Experience managing design, installation and commissioning of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical drawings and technical documentation across projects.
• Lead technical teams and provide guidance to subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.
• Prepare test packs and handover documentation.
• Conduct site audits to ensure site governance.

Skills

Electrical design

Subcontractor management

Project coordination

Health & safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

# Senior Electrical EngineerLocationNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, EnglandSalaryNegotiableContract TypePermanentWork TypeFull TimePosted on14 Oct 2026We are seeking an experienced **Senior Electrical Engineer** to join our project team based in **Blyth, United Kingdom**. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished engineer to contribute to the delivery of large‐scale construction and electrical installation projects. The successful candidate will oversee design coordination, technical review, and compliance to ensure all electrical works meet high quality and safety standards. **Location and Working Pattern** This is a site‐based position in Blyth, United Kingdom. Working hours will align with project activities and construction schedules. **Responsibilities** * Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the organisation’s Integrated Management System.* Manage, review, and coordinate electrical drawings and technical documentation.* Provide guidance and technical leadership to electrical subcontractors and site teams.* Allocate, prioritise, and manage workloads across the technical team.* Oversee subcontractor compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.* Apply troubleshooting techniques to identify issues and implement corrective actions.* Manage document control, ensuring logs and records are maintained accurately.* Prepare test packs and handover documentation for system completion.* Conduct site audits and reviews to maintain compliance and quality performance.* Ensure all projects meet site governance, health, and environmental safety standards.* Support continuous improvement initiatives to drive performance across the team.* Review and promote best practice in safe systems of work and hazard mitigation.**Must‐have Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in electrical engineering within a construction or engineering environment.* Proven ability to manage electrical design, installation, and commissioning processes.* Strong technical understanding of power distribution, control systems and testing procedures.* Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor activities on large‐scale projects.* Excellent organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.* Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations within the construction industry.**Nice‐to‐have Skills** * Previous experience within large industrial or complex building projects.* Strong stakeholder coordination and problem‐solving abilities.**Benefits** * Opportunity to work on challenging, high‐value engineering projects.* Collaborative team environment with technical and professional development support.* Competitive compensation and benefits package.**Apply Now** If you are a skilled Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a leadership opportunity within a dynamic construction environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today to join the team in Blyth.