Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

Equans UK & Ireland; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary

Company Staff Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Corporate social responsibility days

Employee Assistance Program

Access to employee networks

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is looking for a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to support their Data Centre operations in High Wycombe. The successful candidate will manage the electrical components of significant projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety standards are met throughout the process.

This role demands proven technical expertise in electrical services, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively. In addition to professional qualifications, the position offers substantial benefits including 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractor.
• Proven technical knowledge of Electrical Services.
• Attention to Health and Safety matters.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work conforms to quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Coordinate the on-site construction process.
• Liaise with Authorities regarding Building Regulation submissions.
• Develop electrical submission and approval process.
• Attend site meetings and provide information for Progress Reports.

Skills

Electrical Services knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Organisational ability

Customer focus

Education

Degree in Electrical discipline

Job description

Equans Data Centres are seeking to appoint a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, to support our growing Data Centre business. We are committed to providing cutting edge solutions for our clients Data Centre facilities and are recruiting a Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to join our innovative team based in High Wycombe. The Senior Project Engineer – Electrical will be responsible for managing the electrical aspects of large projects from inception to completion, within set timescales, to high quality standards and within health and safety guidelines.

What you will deliver

• Ensure work is carried out in full conformance with quality, environmental and safety standards
• Coordinate and control the on-site construction process ensuring the site build progresses in line with plan
• Liaise with Statutory Authorities and Local Authorities as directed by the Site Manager in the submission of all Building Regulation cards as required to allow the progress of the project
• Develop and agree electrical submission and approval process with the client and design team
• Be involved in the overall programming and planning of the build
• Attend site meetings, effectively communicate and provide information for Progress Reports
• Chair and minute the subcontractor meetings
• Recording and reporting key metrics to team members and management
• Operational support including review of procedures, best practices and initiatives

What we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Staff Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for

• Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractor
• Proven technical knowledge of Electrical Services
• Knowledge and skills to effectively problem solve
• A keen desire to continually develop knowledge further
• Be self‑motivated, with proven organisational ability and the drive to meet deadlines
• Customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Attention to Health and Safety matters
• Commercially astute
• Experience in the data centres sector is desirable
• Degree or equivalent in an Electrical discipline is desirable

Who are we

Equans Data Centres is a strategic data centre partner delivering full general contracting for hyperscaler and colocation data centre projects across Europe.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.