Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Description

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Central London

Sector: Building Services / MEP

Type: Permanent

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading M&E contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join their expanding London operations.

The successful candidate will be working across prestigious and technically challenging projects in Central London, including major schemes at the British Museum, Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking to take technical ownership of substantial electrical packages from design development and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning and final handover.

The Role

As Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will act as the lead electrical engineer on your project, working closely with Project Managers, construction teams, consultants, specialist subcontractors and the wider MEP team.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the coordination and management of electrical design information

Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions

Managing technical queries, RFIs and design changes

Managing electrical procurement packages, supplier selection and technical evaluations

Reviewing and approving shop drawings, material submissions and method statements

Planning and tracking electrical works against programme

Identifying labour requirements, project risks and recovery actions

Overseeing electrical installations to ensure quality, productivity and compliance

Managing material take-offs and procurement schedules

Leading electrical BIM coordination and clash resolution

Coordinating electrical interfaces with mechanical, structural and architectural teams

Managing QA/QC processes, ITPs, inspections and NCR close-out

Leading testing and commissioning activities, including FATs and integrated systems testing

Providing technical and commercial input into variations

Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and site teams

Maintaining high standards of health & safety throughout project delivery

About You

We are looking for an experienced electrical building services professional with a strong technical understanding of:

LV power distribution

BS 7671

Earthing and bonding

Lighting and small power

Life-safety and specialist electrical systems

Electrical design and coordination

Testing and commissioning

Contractor design portions and specialist design interfaces

You should be comfortable managing electrical subcontractors and supervisors while coordinating closely with the wider mechanical and construction teams.

Qualifications

Essential:

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent

CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualification

Strong electrical building services experience

Desirable:

Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

BIM/3D coordination experience

IEng or CEng status, or currently working towards professional registration

This is a senior position offering the opportunity to take significant technical responsibility on high-profile London projects with a well-established M&E contractor.

Interested?

Apply with your latest CV or contact Sphere Solutions for further information and a confidential discussion.

Ad ID: 5419251753