We are working with a leading consultancy to recruit a Project Engineer/Design Manager with a strong Electrical design background, ideally with exposure to renewable energy projects such as solar PV, to support a major programme of works at a major UK airport.
This role will form part of a wider infrastructure and terminal expansion programme, delivering a range of projects within a live, operational environment. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across multiple concurrent schemes.
Key Responsibilities
Your core duties will include:
- Leading and supporting the design and technical delivery of electrical-focused infrastructure projects
- Defining project scope, requirements and design briefs, ensuring alignment with programme and business objectives
- Providing technical assurance on electrical design outputs, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements
- Coordinating external consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design solutions
- Supporting delivery of electrical and energy-related systems, including renewable technologies such as solar PV (where applicable)
- Driving safe, efficient and cost-effective design outcomes, considering operational constraints and sustainability goals
- Supporting design integration and change control throughout the project lifecycle
- Working closely with delivery teams to ensure construction aligns with design intent, quality and programme requirements
- Facilitating design reviews, approvals and governance processes
- Supporting stakeholder engagement across engineering, operational and commercial teams
- Contributing to testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring systems are fully operational and compliant
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, CDM 2015 and relevant technical standards
- Supporting the application of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts in project delivery
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Electrical Design Engineer
- Strong background in electrical engineering and design, ideally within infrastructure or construction
- Experience working on renewable energy projects, such as solar PV (highly desirable)
- Strong understanding of design processes and project lifecycle (RIBA or equivalent)
- Experience working in operational or complex environments
- Ability to develop design briefs and define project requirements
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
Desirable Experience
- Experience in design management or design coordination roles
- Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
- Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction compliance requirements
- Chartered status or working towards (IET or equivalent)
- Experience in large infrastructure or complex asset environments (aviation experience not required)
Qualifications
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Building Services Engineering
- Or a related discipline
Key Attributes
- Proactive and solutions-driven approach
- Interest in sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, live operational environment
- Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and sustainability-focused projects
- Long-term contract with a leading consultancy
- Exposure to renewable and energy-efficient engineering initiatives
- Hybrid working pattern (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
- Work within a high-profile, complex operational environment
