Senior Project Engineer - Electrification Systems

Randstad Cpe London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a fixed contract to implement the new 25kV isolation standard. The role focuses on compliance, collaboration with delivery teams, and addressing electrical hazards. Applicants must have experience in electrification systems and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrification systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical isolation processes.
• Experience in maintenance or works delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SAI25 in line with the project implementation plan.
• Collaborate with Delivery Units to develop a residual electrical hazard register.
• Lead and support briefings at Delivery Unit levels.

Skills

Experience in electrification systems

Understanding of electrical isolation processes

Experience in maintenance or works delivery

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Role: Senior Project Engineer - Electrification Systems
Location: London (office-based, likely Romford, with some travel within local area)
Contract: Fixed term until 30/04/2026
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate: £650-£700 per day

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the implementation of the new 25kV isolation standard (NR/L3/ELP/SAI25) across an Eastern Region route. The role will focus on ensuring compliance with the new standard, supporting delivery teams in their transition, and assessing residual electrical hazards. The successful candidate will predominantly be office-based and work closely with project and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with SAI25 in line with the project implementation plan.
• Collaborate with Delivery Units (DU) and Systems Project Engineers (SPE) to develop a residual electrical hazard register.
• Lead and support briefings at DU and Control levels.
• Support Level 1 Assurance activities and SRP processes within DU regimes.
• Assist in HAZID workshops, DRACAS close-out, and isolation documentation updates.
• Collaborate on EIDF data collation and post‑implementation analysis.
• Contribute to ERAS mentoring schedules and signalling risk assessments as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in electrification systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical isolation processes.
• Experience in maintenance or works delivery.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on phone number removed or email your CV and covering letter to .

Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ('ARM'). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Required Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent