Senior Project Electrical Engineer (13272)

Tilbury Douglas; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme match up to 8%

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Volunteer days

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer - Electrical in Sheffield to lead electrical engineering on major infrastructure projects UK-wide. You will drive technical submissions, procurement coordination and multidisciplinary integration while ensuring safe, on-time and within-budget delivery.

You will manage subcontractors, cost control, and commercial reporting, maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering infrastructure or major construction projects
• Experience with MEICA requirements in Water sector or similar
• CSCS Card holders preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical engineering activities throughout project lifecycle
• Manage technical submissions, procurement schedules and drawing registers
• Review and assess procurement packages and subcontractor submissions
• Coordinate electrical services integration with multidisciplinary teams
• Support installation, commissioning and technical queries
• Monitor project progress and productivity
• Assist with cost control, variations, valuations and commercial reporting
• Support subcontractor management and project review meetings
• Ensure compliance with Client and company procedures, health & safety and quality standards
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Support Project Manager and deputise when required
• Undertake supply chain visits and assist with compliance audits

Skills

MEICA knowledge

Subcontractor management

Procurement coordination

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Multi-priority management

Cost control awareness

IT skills (Word/Excel/Project/PowerPt)

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Sheffield

Senior Project Engineer – Electrical

to join our Infrastructure team and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering excellence.

As Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will lead and coordinate all electrical engineering activities on major infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery against technical, commercial, programme, and client requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Coordinate all electrical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage technical submissions, procurement schedules, and drawing registers
• Review and technically assess procurement packages and subcontractor submissions
• Coordinate electrical services integration with multidisciplinary project teams
• Support project delivery teams with installation, commissioning, and technical queries
• Monitor project progress, and productivity
• Assist with cost control, variations, valuations, and commercial reporting
• Support subcontractor management and project review meetings
• Ensure compliance with Client and company procedures, health & safety requirements, and quality standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Support the Project Manager and deputise when required
• Undertake supply chain visits and assist with compliance audits.

What We Will Need From You

You will be an experienced Electrical Project Engineer with a proven track record of delivering infrastructure or major construction projects successfully from design through to handover.

You will also have:

• Strong technical knowledge of the MEICA requirements in the Water industry
• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, and project coordination
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project cost control
• Experience delivering projects valued at £2m+
• CSCS Card
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint

Desirable

• IOSH Managing/Directing Safely
• SMSTS
• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Water Sector infrastructure project experience (or similar process industry)
• Healthcare or major infrastructure project experience
• Experience in value engineering and prefabrication processes
• Experience as a Authorised Engineer (AE) or Authorised Person (AP) under a Tier 1 Contractor and / or Clients procedures

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:

• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

About Tilbury Douglas

We’re a leading UK construction and engineering company delivering major projects across health, infrastructure, defence and more. Proud Investors in Diversity Silver.

BPSS clearance required. No sponsorship available