Senior Electrical Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Alexander Associates is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer for an on-site role in Iver, Buckinghamshire. You will lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, collaborating with project managers, design teams, site management, clients and supply chain partners from concept through to handover.

The ideal candidate has ONC/HNC/BEng or NVQ equivalent, with experience delivering water, utilities or infrastructure projects, strong commercial awareness, and proven

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major water/infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to operate in contractual environments.
• Experience leading engineering teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate site investigations with clients, designers and project teams.
• Manage procurement and identify value-improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements and ITPs.
• Support cost control, forecasting and budget reviews throughout delivery.
• Collaborate with design teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor relationships, including variation management.
• Support commissioning, testing, and client handover, ensuring HSE compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office

MS Project

Education

ONC/HNC/BEng or NVQ equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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