Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Build Recruitment Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Lodging provided

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer for a high-profile infrastructure project in Bridgwater. You will lead major electrical packages from concept to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers on a safety-critical programme.

The role requires a degree, HNC or HND and extensive experience in regulated sectors such as nuclear, energy or major infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND with significant experience delivering complex electrical projects in regulated sectors.
• Strong experience across the project lifecycle and stakeholder management.
• Nuclear experience desirable but not essential; transferable from other safety‑critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major electrical packages from concept through to completion.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage programme, commercial performance, risks and project delivery.
• Act as a key interface with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Oversee design integration, procurement, installation and commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree/HNC/HND

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Description:

Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Hinkley Point C

Bridgwater, Somerset

Up to £70,000 Car Allowance Lodging

9-Day Fortnight Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join a major delivery team working on a large infrastructure project in Bridgwater

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile, safety-critical programme, taking responsibility for the full lifecycle delivery of major electrical packages — from design and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

The Opportunity

You will:

• Lead the delivery of major electrical packages from concept through to completion.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors and suppliers.


• Manage programme, commercial performance, risks and project delivery.


• Act as a key interface with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.


• Oversee design integration, procurement, installation and commissioning.


• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, nuclear and regulatory requirements.


• Provide leadership and technical guidance to Project Engineers and site teams.

About You

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with a Degree, HNC or HND and significant experience delivering complex electrical projects within nuclear, energy, major infrastructure, defence, rail, utilities or other highly regulated sectors.

You should have strong experience across the project lifecycle, together with excellent stakeholder management, commercial awareness and leadership skills.

Nuclear experience is desirable but not essential — candidates from other major, complex and safety-critical environments will be considered where their experience is transferable.

What's on Offer

• Up to £70,000 salary DOE


• Car allowance


• Lodging provided


• 9-day fortnight


• Long-term work on a prestigious UK nuclear project


• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

This is an opportunity to become part of a major programme at the forefront of the UK's future energy infrastructure, where safety, quality, teamwork and a strong work ethic are paramount.

Industry Sector: Construction
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary in GBP (£): 65000 - 70000, Annual Salary
Additional Salary Info: car allowance, 9 day fortnight
Job Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, South West, UK
Years of Relevant Experience: 5+ years
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education Level: HND/HNC or equivalent