Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Dornan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join a major Data Centre project in London. You will lead electrical delivery on-site, driving project excellence from start to finish.

You will coordinate design, installation, and commissioning activities while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with design teams and suppliers to ensure safe, on-time handover.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience working within the construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge within a electrical engineering role.
• Good commercial awareness within construction projects.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical design, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Resolve technical issues efficiently to maintain project progress.
• Manage procurement processes from enquiry through to delivery on site.
• Monitor site progress against the construction programme.
• Work closely with the design team and supply chain to ensure successful delivery and handover.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and ensure strong Health & Safety standards on site.
• Lead supply chain coordination meetings to maintain progress and resource alignment.
• Support project close-out activities and reporting with the Project Manager.
• Mentor and train Junior Engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

On-site execution

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join a major Data Centre Project in London. This is an opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile site, leading electrical delivery and helping drive project excellence from start to completion.

Your Team

You’ll join a hardworking, ambitious, and supportive team where your ideas matter and your development is genuinely prioritised. At Dornan, we invest in long-term career growth through structured progression pathways and continuous training support.

The Role

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will coordinate technical design with on-site installation through to successful commissioning, ensuring Dornan’s vision, mission, and values are delivered throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical design, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Resolve technical issues efficiently to maintain project progress.
• Manage procurement processes from enquiry through to delivery on site.
• Monitor site progress against the construction programme.
• Work closely with the design team and supply chain to ensure successful delivery and handover.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and ensure strong Health & Safety standards on site.
• Lead supply chain coordination meetings to maintain progress and resource alignment.
• Support project close-out activities and reporting with the Project Manager.
• Mentor and train Junior Engineers.

About You

Your Experience

• Strong technical knowledge within a electrical engineering role.
• Good commercial awareness within construction projects.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience working within the construction industry.