Senior Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to oversee electrical component installations in Lancaster. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards, collaboration with design teams, and project management. Ideal candidates will have technical expertise in Electrical Services, relevant qualifications, and experience in large-scale projects. Benefits include a car allowance, private medical cover, and generous leave provisions.

Benefits

Car Allowance and Travel Expenses

Private Medical Cover

4x Life Assurance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Kier Share Incentive Schemes

Eligibility for Green Car Scheme

26 weeks full-pay maternity leave

8 weeks paternity leave

Flexible benefits via our portal

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in Electrical Services and safety, with relevant industry qualifications.
• Experience overseeing electrical installations on large-scale construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work complies with Kier standards, UK law, and project specifications.
• Collaborate with design teams and clients to optimize designs for construction.
• Manage project controls, including change, risk, and quality assurance.
• Lead and support project team members by setting clear expectations.
• Deliver projects within agreed timelines and budgets.

Skills

Technical expertise in Electrical Services

CSCS accreditation

SMSTS accreditation

Experience overseeing electrical installations

Eligibility for Security Clearance

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our internal MEP division, Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME).

KME collaborates with our regional construction teams to deliver MEP solutions across various sectors.

Location: Lancaster

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will oversee the installation of electrical components on your assigned project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all work complies with Kier standards, UK law, and project specifications, emphasizing safety, quality, and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with design teams and clients to optimize designs for efficient, safe, and compliant construction.
• Manage project controls, including change, risk, opportunity, and quality assurance.
• Lead and support project team members by setting clear expectations, managing performance, and fostering a 'one team' approach.
• Deliver projects within agreed timelines and budgets, meeting commercial and quality targets.
• Maintain accurate records and appointments, particularly for electrical works, demonstrating sound decision-making aligned with commercial priorities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Technical expertise in Electrical Services and safety, with relevant industry qualifications.
• CSCS and SMSTS accreditation at minimum.
• Experience overseeing electrical installations on large-scale construction projects is preferred.
• Eligibility for Security Clearance, given the project's nature.

Benefits:

• Car Allowance and Travel Expenses
• Private Medical Cover
• 4x Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays, with an option to purchase 5 additional days annually
• Kier Share Incentive Schemes
• Eligibility for Green Car Scheme
• 26 weeks full-pay maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity leave
• Additional flexible benefits via our portal

We encourage applicants with transferable skills, even if they don't meet every requirement. Please apply to discuss potential fit.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees help shape our policies and initiatives. Learn more about our D&I action plan.

We ensure fair interview opportunities for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.

Due to the role's requirements, you will need to complete a UK Security Check (SC) clearance prior to employment, conducted by UKSV. This includes a review of your background. We consider applications with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history. More information is available at www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground.

We look forward to your application. #joinkier #LI-AS2