Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Lead Design & BIM

1st Step Solutions Ltd; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Competitive pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Company Sick Pay

Employee recognition programmes

One volunteering day per year

Job summary

1st Step Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer in London to lead electrical design, installation and commissioning across a major construction project.

You will coordinate design teams, procurement, and testing, ensuring compliance with quality and Building Safety Act requirements. The role demands strong technical leadership, risk management, and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering is required.
• CSCS and SMSTS, or an equivalent site safety qualification.
• Relevant experience in electrical building services and construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, quality, safety, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design coordination and resolve technical queries.
• Manage electrical procurement, material take-offs, and technical submittals.
• Review and approve shop drawings, method statements, and material submissions.
• Plan and monitor electrical installation works, resources, and programme.
• Oversee site installations, quality, productivity, and compliance.
• Lead BIM coordination, clash resolution, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including RAMS and site procedures.
• Manage QA/QC, inspections, ITPs, and non-conformance close-out.
• Coordinate electrical testing, commissioning, FATs, and integrated systems testing.
• Support commercial management, variations, and technical risk assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical project leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Health and safety awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

BIM coordination

Job description

1st Step Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer in London to lead electrical design, installation and commissioning across a major construction project.

You will coordinate design teams, procurement, and testing, ensuring compliance with quality and Building Safety Act requirements. The role demands strong technical leadership, risk management, and ability to manage multiple workstreams.