Senior Electrical Project Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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

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.