Overview
Vulcain Engineering UK is looking for a Pre-Construction Engineer (Electrical) to join our growing team. This role offers the chance to be directly involved in preparing and coordinating major construction works, ensuring readiness for delivery and supporting the smooth transition from design to installation. You will play a vital role in ensuring technical information, planning, and documentation are in place to enable successful execution on site. In the UK, we have a key focus in the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).
The Position: Electrical Pre-Construction Engineer
Vulcain Engineering UK is looking for a Pre-Construction Engineer (Electrical) to join our growing team. This role offers the chance to be directly involved in preparing and coordinating major construction works, ensuring readiness for delivery and supporting the smooth transition from design to installation. You will play a vital role in ensuring technical information, planning, and documentation are in place to enable successful execution on site.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and deliver electrical construction work packs and supporting documentation.
* Carry out constructability reviews to identify available workfronts and address potential challenges.
* Define scope of works and liaise with technical experts to clarify requirements.
* Ensure all documents remain compliant, accurate and up to date.
* Support project scheduling, resource planning and progress tracking.
* Coordinate between disciplines to manage interfaces and dependencies effectively.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
You’ll be at the forefront of bridging engineering design with construction delivery, solving real-world challenges and enabling installation teams to perform effectively. Your work will have a direct impact on keeping complex projects moving on time and to the highest quality standards.
Preferred Profile
* Degree qualification in engineering, or equivalent technical background with hands-on electrical experience.
* Strong track record working within large, complex, or regulated projects.
* Familiarity with electrical installation requirements and construction documentation.
* Confident user of Navisworks and Excel.
* Organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Safety awareness, holding (or able to obtain) a valid CCNSG Safety Passport.
* Ability to achieve baseline security clearance.
Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).
We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.
Benefits
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Private Medical & Dental Insurance
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
* Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
* Employee Assistance Programme
At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.
Join us in shaping the future of the nuclear industry and driving innovation to new heights. If you are ready to take on new challenges and unlock your full potential, we invite you to apply for our position.
Vulcain Engineering UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering
Industries
* Engineering Services and Civil Engineering
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