Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Alexander Associates Limited; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Limited in Iver, Buckinghamshire, is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer. You will lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle for major clean water assets, coordinating with PMs, design teams and clients from concept to handover.

You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget, while maintaining high quality and environmental standards. Strong communication and procurement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering water/utilities/infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and delivery from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Co-ordinate site investigations with clients, designers and project teams.
• Manage procurement activities and identify value opportunities.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements and ITPs.
• Support cost control, forecasting and budget reviews.
• Collaborate with design teams for practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, including variations.
• Support commissioning, factory acceptance testing and site testing.
• Ensure health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Oversee project programmes and milestone delivery.
• Complete project documentation including As-Built drawings and O&M manuals.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contractual awareness

Delivery management

MS Office

Education

ONC/HNC/BEng or NVQ equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Iver, Buckinghamshire
Contract Type: Permanent or Long-Term Contract
Sector: Water Infrastructure

We are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major projects within the UK water sector, who is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join their team in Iver, Buckinghamshire.This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major clean water infrastructure projects, working alongside project managers, design teams, site management, clients, and supply chain partners from concept through to completion.

You will be responsible for leading engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading engineering and delivery activities from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Supporting the delivery of new clean water assets, including above and below-ground infrastructure works.
• Coordinating site investigations and working closely with clients, designers, and project teams during the early project stages.
• Managing procurement activities and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value.
• Preparing and reviewing project documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, project management plans, and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Supporting cost control, forecasting, and budget reviews throughout delivery.
• Working collaboratively with design teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Managing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, including commercial negotiations and variation management.
• Supporting commissioning activities, factory acceptance testing, site testing, client training, and project handover.
• Ensuring projects maintain the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Managing project programmes and supporting successful delivery against key milestones.
• Overseeing the completion of project documentation, including As-Built drawings, commissioning records, and O&M manuals.

About You

• ONC, HNC, BEng or NVQ equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Previous experience delivering projects within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and a sound understanding of contractual project environments.
• Experience managing engineering teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with setting out techniques and survey equipment such as Level, EDM, and GPS systems.