Electrical Site Manager/Project Engineer

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)