Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer for a leading UK water infrastructure contractor based in Iver, Buckinghamshire. You will lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will work alongside project managers, design teams, site management, clients and supply chain partners from concept through to commissioning and

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC/BEng/NVQ equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Experience delivering projects in water/utilities/infrastructure.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual environments.
• Experience managing engineering teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Proficient with MS Office and MS Project.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading engineering and delivery activities from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Supporting delivery of new clean water assets and above/below-ground works.
• Coordinating site investigations and working with clients/designers/project teams early on.
• Managing procurement and identifying efficiency/value improvements.
• Preparing and reviewing risk assessments, method statements and project plans.
• Supporting cost control, forecasting and budget reviews.
• Collaborating with design teams to develop cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Managing supplier and subcontractor relationships, including commercial negotiations and variations.
• Supporting commissioning activities, testing, client training and handover.
• Ensuring health, safety, quality and environmental compliance throughout delivery.
• Managing project programmes and achievement of milestones.
• Overseeing As-Built drawings, commissioning records and O&M manuals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Organisational skills

Education

ONC/HNC/BEng/NVQ equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.