Senior Project Engineer

J3a Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical delivery on Thames Water projects. The role involves managing projects from design to commissioning, supervising installations, and ensuring compliance with standards. Applicants should have an HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering and supervisory experience in water or utilities projects. The position offers a competitive salary of £62,500 - £67,000, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits including 26 days holiday and pension matching.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension matched up to 8%

Private healthcare

Life assurance & flexible benefits

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of control panel design, cable sizing, and instrumentation.
• Supervisory experience within water or utilities projects preferred.
• Commercially astute with strong organisational skills needed.
• Experience with BIM/digital engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing electrical requirements from design through to commissioning.
• Supervising electrical installation works.
• Leading audits, inspections, and outage planning.
• Working with BIM/digital tools to optimise delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with BS7671 and NICEIC duties.

Skills

Control panel design

Cable sizing

Instrumentation

BIM/digital engineering

Supervisory skills

Education

HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Thames Water Projects
Salary: £62,500 - £67,000 + car allowance + benefits
Location: Thames Valley Region

We're seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to lead electrical delivery across a portfolio of Thames Water projects. You'll work with designers, suppliers, and the commercial team to ensure all electrical installations are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing electrical requirements from design through to commissioning.
• Supervising electrical installation works.
• Leading audits, inspections, and outage planning.
• Working with BIM/digital tools to optimise delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with BS7671 and NICEIC duties.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of control panel design, cable sizing, and instrumentation.
• Supervisory experience within water or utilities projects.
• Commercially astute with strong organisational skills.
• BIM/digital engineering experience desirable.

Package

• £62k - £67k salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance & flexible benefits