Our client, a leading organisation in the construction and building services sector, is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join its London-based team. This permanent role will provide technical leadership and assurance across the electrical scope, from design development and procurement through to installation, testing and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the coordination and management of electrical design information, resolving technical queries and ensuring compliance with project requirements
- Manage electrical procurement packages, including supplier selection, technical evaluations, submittals and long-lead strategies
- Review and approve electrical shop drawings, material submittals and method statements
- Plan and track electrical works, identifying risks, labour requirements and recovery actions
- Oversee on-site electrical installations, ensuring quality, productivity and compliance with specifications and statutory requirements
- Manage electrical material take-offs and procurement schedules
- Lead electrical BIM coordination, including clash detection and resolution
- Own electrical quality assurance and quality control processes, including ITPs, inspections, testing and NCR closure
- Lead electrical testing, commissioning, factory acceptance tests and integrated systems testing
- Work closely with project managers, construction teams, design consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal technical management
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in electrical engineering within construction, building services or complex building projects
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, installation systems and project delivery
- Experience managing electrical works across relevant RIBA stages
- Understanding of design coordination, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning processes
- Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, statutory requirements and construction compliance
- Experience with electrical BIM coordination and clash resolution
- HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
- Valid CSCS card
- SMSTS and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering would be advantageous
- Strong leadership, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Working Environment:
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile construction project within a collaborative, technically focused team. The successful applicant will work in an environment that promotes health, safety and wellbeing, teamwork, trusted partnerships and personal responsibility.
