Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Controls Life Sciences

Accenture Construct; Swindon; On-site; GBP 121,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Technical upskilling and certification

Health benefits

Job summary

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior electrical and construction leader to oversee design, development, and integration of critical building systems for life sciences facilities. You will guide design reviews, coordinate with vendors and engineers, and lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.

You will drive schedule adherence, risk assessments, and client updates, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while coordinating cross-functional teams across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field) preferred, or an additional four (4) years of related experience
• 10+ years of experience in engineering (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, civil), preferably within life sciences, pharmaceutical, or data center environments
• 3+ years of senior-level construction management or design management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and integration of electrical controls systems including SCADA, EPMS, switchgear, power distribution, and other building systems for life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities.
• Provide technical input on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and civil system designs during planning, design reviews, and project execution phases.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure systems meet project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup activities for building systems, ensuring compliance with project objectives and industry best practices.
• Conduct schedule reviews, monitor project progress, and provide technical updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to clients and project teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical controls, power distribution, mechanical, plumbing, and facility system issues during construction, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, issue resolution, and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage QA/QC and commissioning documentation, including test reports, issue logs, punch lists, and system validation records.
• Develop turnover packages and support handoff of systems, documentation, and operational requirements to facility operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulations; stay current on emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Electrical systems design

SCADA/EPMS

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

QA/QC documentation

Job description

Accenture Construct is seeking a senior electrical and construction leader to oversee design, development, and integration of critical building systems for life sciences facilities. You will guide design reviews, coordinate with vendors and engineers, and lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.

You will drive schedule adherence, risk assessments, and client updates, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while coordinating cross-functional teams across the