Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Central London. The successful candidate will lead MEP engineering across all project stages, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and manage technical teams. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in delivering large-scale projects, project planning, and stakeholder management. They should hold a relevant degree and may have professional accreditation. The role offers a salary of up to £95,000, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Travel Allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects (£25m+ MEP value).
• Strong knowledge of building services and engineering systems.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP engineering across all project stages.
• Ensure safety, compliance, quality, and commissioning standards are met.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

MEP engineering

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent

Technical apprenticeship or graduate programme

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Central London

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to assist the pre construction and installation in London. You'll oversee large-scale MEP packages, coordinate technical teams, and ensure successful project delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Salary: up to £95,000 + Car Allowance + Travel Allowance + Pension + Healthcare

What you'll do

• Lead MEP engineering across all project stages
• Ensure safety, compliance, quality, and commissioning standards are met
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Provide technical input for tendering, procurement, and design reviews
• Oversee contracts, schedules, and commercial progress
• Drive innovation through prefabrication, digital tools, and commissioning strategies
• Manage close-out activities: commissioning, as-builts, O&M manuals, client training
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and promote continuous improvement
• Support carbon reduction and net zero initiatives

What you'll bring

• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects (£25m+ MEP value)
• Strong knowledge of building services, engineering systems, installation, and commissioning
• Expertise in project planning, construction sequencing, and commercial management
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and quality assurance in construction
• Track record of successful stakeholder management and team leadership
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable, collaborative, and able to lead under pressure

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or graduate programme
• HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent in Engineering
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Professional accreditation (CIBSE, IET, IMechE, SoPHE) preferred
• SMSTS and CSCS card