Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Water (Hybrid)

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Matched pension contributions up to 10

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer to support Thames Water framework delivery in London. Hybrid work (3 days office/site, 2 days home) with salary £50,000–£65,000 DOE plus package.

Role covers design and delivery across water projects, requiring electrical bias and strong coordination with site teams. The successful candidate will review designs, manage electrical installations on site, and coordinate with subcontractors, designers, and clients,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Experience across electrical design and construction/delivery.
• Water sector experience is highly advantageous.
• Experience with contractor or design-and-build organisations is beneficial.
• Good understanding of electrical installations, equipment and standards.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical drawings and specs.
• Comfortable working with site-based teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage projects and technical issues from design to completion.

Responsibilities

• Support design, coordination and delivery of electrical works across Southern Water projects.
• Review and develop electrical designs, specifications and documentation.
• Work with site teams, subcontractors, designers and the project team.
• Provide technical input throughout design and construction stages.
• Ensure electrical installations align with drawings and standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during delivery.
• Coordinate design changes and communicate to site teams.
• Assist with procurement and selection of electrical equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor quality, programme and progress on site.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Design & construction

Communication

Problem solving

Site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer to support Thames Water framework delivery in London. Hybrid work (3 days office/site, 2 days home) with salary £50,000–£65,000 DOE plus package.

Role covers design and delivery across water projects, requiring electrical bias and strong coordination with site teams. The successful candidate will review designs, manage electrical installations on site, and coordinate with subcontractors, designers, and clients,