Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Building Services

NG Bailey; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles)

Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits (Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, etc.)

Job summary

A leading independent engineering and services business in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for electrical building services. This permanent role involves leading a refurbishment project for a critical data centre, ensuring safety and profitability while managing a project team. The position is based in Sheffield or Leeds, with occasional travel to Scotland. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in electrical installations within a construction environment.
• Previous experience in similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a refurbishment project for a live critical data centre.
• Ensure all activities meet specifications and are delivered safely and profitably.

Skills

Electrical Installations

Project Management

Education

Industry-recognized electrical trade or professional qualification

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Building Services

06 May 2025

Location: Sheffield or Leeds

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, plus Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We are seeking electrically biased Senior Project Engineers based in Sheffield or Leeds to join our team for a project near Barnsley.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of a refurbishment project for a live critical data centre, starting in summer and expected to last approximately 18 months, with potential for ongoing work. Occasional travel to Scotland may be required.

Your responsibilities include ensuring all activities under your control meet specifications, are delivered safely, profitably, and satisfy the customer. This is a permanent position with NG Bailey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a safety-first culture across all project activities
• Participate in pre-commencement activities to optimize opportunities, efficiency, and profitability
• Review project scope to ensure alignment with customer requirements
• Identify and mitigate project risks and capitalize on opportunities
• Procure and deliver engineering solutions within financial and commercial targets
• Provide timely updates on site progress to the Project Manager and Commercial Lead
• Manage subcontractor resources if applicable
• Lead and motivate project team members to achieve objectives
• Build and maintain positive client relationships
• Ensure project close-out aligns with customer requirements and maximizes profitability

Candidate Requirements:

Successful candidates will have demonstrable experience in electrical installations within a construction environment and previous experience in similar roles.

• Industry-recognized electrical trade or professional qualification
• Experience on high-value building service projects (£10m or more)

Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicles)
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being support
• Flexible benefits such as Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes

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Next Steps

We value an inclusive culture built on fairness and respect. We will communicate the recruitment process clearly and are committed to accommodating applicants' needs during the process.

About Us

Founded in 1921, NG Bailey is a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We pride ourselves on developing talent through ongoing training.

Our work spans various sectors in building and infrastructure, utilizing innovative tools and technologies to deliver groundbreaking projects. We offer clear development pathways supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support to help you excel.