Senior Electrical Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join their team in Solihull. In this role, you will oversee electrical installations and collaborate with design teams to ensure compliance with standards. The position offers a full-time contract with benefits including a car allowance, medical cover, and generous holiday leave. We encourage all candidates to apply, valuing transferable skills and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Car Allowance and Travel Expenses

Private Medical Cover

26 days holiday

Kier Share Incentive Schemes

Full pay maternity leave

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of CSCS and SMSTS accreditations.
• Experience overseeing electrical installations on large-scale projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Kier standards and UK law.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize designs.
• Manage project controls and oversee quality assurance.
• Deliver projects within timeframes and budgets.

Skills

Technical proficiency in Electrical Services

Knowledge of safety standards

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Tools

CSCS accreditation

SMSTS accreditation

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our internal MEP division, Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME).

KME collaborates internally and with our regional construction teams to deliver MEP solutions across various sectors.

Location: Solihull, West Midlands

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will oversee the installation of electrical components on your assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all work complies with Kier standards, UK law, and project specifications, emphasizing safety, quality, and statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with design teams and clients to optimize designs for efficient, safe, and compliant construction.
• Manage project controls including change management, risk assessment, opportunity identification, and quality assurance.
• Lead and support project team members by setting clear expectations, managing performance, and fostering the Kier "one team" approach.
• Deliver projects within agreed timeframes and budgets, achieving commercial and quality objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and appointments, particularly for electrical works, demonstrating sound decision-making aligned with commercial priorities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Technical proficiency in Electrical Services and safety, with relevant industry qualifications.
• Minimum of CSCS and SMSTS accreditations.
• Experience overseeing electrical installations on large-scale construction projects is preferred.

Benefits:

• Car Allowance and Travel Expenses
• Private Medical Cover
• 4x Life Assurance
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Kier Share Incentive Schemes
• Green Car Scheme eligibility
• Full pay maternity (26 weeks) and paternity (8 weeks) leave
• Additional flexible benefits via our benefits portal

We encourage all potential candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement, as we value transferrable skills and potential.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We actively seek to ensure fair opportunities for all, including disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier #LI-AS2