Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Kier Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is hiring a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to work in Solihull within their MEP division. This full-time position involves overseeing electrical installations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing project delivery while coordinating with design teams and clients. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and the required industry qualifications.

Benefits

Car Allowance and Travel Expenses

Private Medical Cover

4x Life Assurance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Kier Share Incentive Schemes

Green Car Scheme eligibility

Full pay maternity and paternity leave

Flexible benefits available via benefits portal

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing electrical installations on large-scale construction projects preferred.
• Relevant industry qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Kier standards, UK law, and project specifications.
• Manage project controls and oversee installation processes.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize designs for safe construction.

Skills

Technical expertise in Electrical Services

Safety compliance

Education

CSCS and SMSTS accreditations

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 project.

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 a collaborative approach.
• Deliver projects within agreed timelines and budgets, ensuring outcomes meet commercial and quality objectives.
• Maintain accurate records, especially for electrical works, and demonstrate sound decision-making aligned with commercial priorities.

Candidate Requirements:

• Technical expertise 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 available via our benefits portal

We welcome transferrable skills—apply even if you don't meet every requirement, and we can discuss your potential fit.

Rewards and Benefits: We offer tailored benefits to suit your needs. More details can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion: We prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees shape our D&I initiatives, and as a Disability Confident employer, we ensure fair interview opportunities for disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria.

We look forward to your application.