Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Weybridge

Employer: Tier 1 Contractor

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £68,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Car Allowance: £5,900 per annum

Pension: 11.5% employer contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression on high-profile government and life sciences projects

Role Overview

A Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of electrical works on a high-profile animal health and research facility in Weybridge.

This is a site-based role with responsibility for managing electrical packages, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of works from design coordination through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

The role sits below Construction Manager level but carries significant responsibility for day-to-day electrical project delivery within a technically complex and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Delivery

* Manage allocated electrical packages on site

* Support design coordination and resolve technical queries

* Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities

* Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, civil, and commissioning teams

* Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and programme

Programme & Commercial Support

* Assist with programme planning, short-term lookaheads, and sequencing

* Support cost control, forecasting, and change management

* Review subcontractor progress, applications, and variations

* Identify risks and opportunities related to electrical works

Health, Safety & Quality

* Ensure electrical activities comply with CDM regulations and site standards

* Review and implement RAMS and safe systems of work

* Carry out inspections to ensure quality and specification compliance

* Support commissioning, snagging, and handover documentation

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

* Act as a key point of contact for electrical subcontractors

* Support the Electrical Lead / Construction Manager

* Attend coordination, progress, and technical meetings

* Build effective working relationships with the supply chain and project team

About You

Essential

* Experience delivering electrical packages within construction or infrastructure projects

* Strong electrical engineering or building services background

* Experience working on live construction sites

* SMSTS or SSSTS (or working towards)

* Electrical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)

Desirable

* Experience working with a Tier 1 contractor

* Experience on government, healthcare, or laboratory/life sciences projects

* Knowledge of NEC or similar forms of contract

* Chartered or working towards chartership (IET / CIBSE)