Senior Project Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to oversee electrical delivery for Thames Water projects. The successful candidate will manage the design to commissioning phase, supervise installations, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £62,500 - £67,000 plus car allowance and benefits such as 26 days holiday and a pension scheme. If you're experienced in water infrastructure, apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension matched up to 8%

Private healthcare

Life assurance & flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation and commissioning.
• Experience in supervising water or utilities projects.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical requirements from design to commissioning.
• Supervise electrical installation works.
• Lead audits and inspections.

Skills

Control panel design

Cable sizing

Instrumentation

Supervisory experience

BIM/digital engineering experience

Education

HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

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.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What You'll Need

• 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

If you're a proven Senior Electrical Project Engineer with experience in water infrastructure, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a lead role on major Thames Water frameworks. Apply now for details.