Electrical Project Engineer Power and Renewables Aberdeenshire Leading International Engineering Contractor Salary £55,000 to £70,000 DOE plus vehicle, bonus, pension and healthcare The Company This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded international engineering contractor delivering complex power and renewables projects across the UK and Europe. With a strong pipeline of secured work for the next five years, the company operates at the forefront of high voltage electrical engineering, power transmission and distribution, and large scale energy infrastructure. Known for its technical excellence and commitment to safety and quality, the business works with major blue chip clients in power generation, renewables, grid connections and critical infrastructure. Their culture is collaborative, performance driven and focused on developing engineering talent. The Role Electrical Project Engineer As Electrical Project Engineer, you will provide lead technical support from tender stage through to construction, commissioning and energisation. You will play a key role in delivering high voltage and medium voltage electrical projects, ensuring that works are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with project managers, design teams and site teams, you will be heavily involved in HV and MV installations, electrical design coordination and technical problem solving. You will also gain exposure to transmission and distribution projects up to 400kV, expanding your expertise within the power and renewables sector. Key Responsibilities • Support delivery of high voltage and medium voltage electrical projects from enquiry to energisation • Prepare and review design drawings for HV and LV equipment using AutoCAD • Develop wiring schematics for fire alarm, emergency lighting, access control and associated electrical services • Carry out cable sizing, containment sizing and lighting calculations • Liaise with design consultants, subcontractors and internal teams on technical and commercial matters • Raise and manage RFIs to resolve design queries • Assist with procurement of electrical materials, equipment and specialist services • Prepare method statements and risk assessments in line with EHS standards • Manage and coordinate subcontractors during first fix and second fix electrical installations • Oversee quality control inspections, snagging and preparation of test packs • Contribute to project scheduling using MS Project and assist with programme management • Compile as built drawings, O and M manuals and commissioning documentation • Ensure compliance with current building regulations and electrical standards • Support commissioning and energisation of HV and MV systems About You • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline • Minimum two years experience in electrical design or project engineering on industrial or power projects • Strong understanding of HV and MV networks within industrial or energy environments • Experience with energy management systems and integration of automated control systems • Proven track record of delivering electrical projects on time and within budget • Confident representing the company at senior level meetings • Strong IT skills including AutoCAD and MS Project • Process driven with a strong focus on health, safety and quality • Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and lead • Organised, detail focused and capable of managing multiple workstreams • Keen to mentor and support junior engineers What’s on Offer Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 DOE Benefits: • Company vehicle or allowance • Performance related bonus • Pension contribution • Private healthcare • Structured CPD and leadership development programmes • Long term career progression within power and renewables Why Apply? This Electrical Project Engineer role offers exposure to major power transmission and renewables projects in Aberdeenshire, with a secure pipeline of high value work for years to come. You will gain hands on experience across HV electrical engineering, grid infrastructure and complex M and E installations, positioning yourself strongly within the growing energy sector. For ambitious Electrical Project Engineers seeking long term career development in power and renewables, this is a rare opportunity to join a technically advanced contractor delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK. How to Apply If you are an Electrical Project Engineer in Aberdeenshire or considering a move within the power and renewables sector, send your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion. Why Breagh Recruitment? Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Electrical Project Engineers for power, renewables and high voltage infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. We work closely with leading engineering contractors delivering HV and MV installations, grid connections and large scale energy developments. If you are an Electrical Project Engineer, HV Project Engineer, Power Project Engineer or Electrical Design Engineer within the transmission and distribution sector, we can provide direct access to the best opportunities in the market. Related roles include Senior Electrical Project Engineer, HV Engineer, MV Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer Power, and T and D Project Engineer. INDME