Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Sphere Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is recruiting a Senior Electrical Project Engineer for our London operations. You will take technical ownership of substantial electrical packages from design through procurement, installation, testing, and handover on high-profile city schemes.

You will lead electrical design coordination, review drawings, manage RFIs and changes, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and QA/QC on site.

Qualifications

• Essential electrical building services experience.
• Experience coordinating with design teams and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design information coordination across packages.
• Review drawings, specs and technical submissions.
• Manage RFIs, design changes and procurement packages.
• Approve shop drawings and method statements.
• Plan and track electrical works against programme.
• Identify risks and recovery actions with the team.
• Oversee installations for quality and safety compliance.
• Lead electrical BIM coordination and interfaces with other trades.
• Support testing, FATs and commissioning activities.
• Provide input into variations and mentoring of junior staff.

Skills

LV power distribution

BS 7671

Earthing and bonding

Lighting and small power

Life-safety and specialist electrical

Electrical design and coordination

Testing and commissioning

Contractor design interfaces

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Building Services

CSCS or SMSTS qualification

Degree in Electrical/Building Services Eng (Desirable)

Job description

Location: Central London

Sector: Building Services / MEP

Type: Permanent

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading M&E contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join their expanding London operations.

The successful candidate will be working across prestigious and technically challenging projects in Central London, including major schemes at the British Museum, Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking to take technical ownership of substantial electrical packages from design development and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

The Role

As Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will act as the lead electrical engineer on your project, working closely with Project Managers, construction teams, consultants, specialist subcontractors and the wider MEP team.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading the coordination and management of electrical design information
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions
• Managing technical queries, RFIs and design changes
• Managing electrical procurement packages, supplier selection and technical evaluations
• Reviewing and approving shop drawings, material submissions and method statements
• Planning and tracking electrical works against programme
• Identifying labour requirements, project risks and recovery actions
• Overseeing electrical installations to ensure quality, productivity and compliance
• Managing material take-offs and procurement schedules
• Leading electrical BIM coordination and clash resolution
• Coordinating electrical interfaces with mechanical, structural and architectural teams
• Managing QA/QC processes, ITPs, inspections and NCR close-out
• Leading testing and commissioning activities, including FATs and integrated systems testing
• Providing technical and commercial input into variations
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and site teams
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety throughout project delivery

About You

• LV power distribution
• BS 7671
• Earthing and bonding
• Lighting and small power
• Life-safety and specialist electrical systems
• Electrical design and coordination
• Testing and commissioning
• Contractor design portions and specialist design interfaces

You should be comfortable managing electrical subcontractors and supervisors while coordinating closely with the wider mechanical and construction teams.

Qualifications

Essential:

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent
• CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification
• Strong electrical building services experience

Desirable

• Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering
• BIM/3D coordination experience
• IEng or CEng status, or currently working towards professional registration

This is a senior position offering the opportunity to take significant technical responsibility on high-profile London projects with a well-established M&E contractor.