Position
Electrical Project Engineer
Location
Manchester with hybrid working available
Salary
£50-55k (negotiable) plus bonus, car/allowance and excellent benefits package
Our Client
One of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services across multiple sectors including water, transport, built environment and energy. They operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects with over 1,200 employees nationwide.
Role Overview
You will bring demonstrable MEICA or industrial installation experience and practical skills to the team. Working closely with the Project Manager and the project team, you will ensure that project related activities are planned and executed to meet the project requirements in a safe and cost‑effective manner.
Responsibilities
* Support the Project Management team in the delivery of MEICA projects.
* Produce functional specifications, contractor selection and ensure that all supporting scope is delivered on time.
* Provide data to the project Commercial Manager/QS in respect to variation orders and site instructions.
* Manage suppliers of engineering services across all technical disciplines.
* Liaise with clients and their representatives.
* Develop and review tender documents, both for consultants and construction works.
* Manage multiple engineering aspects of projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet technical and quality standards.
* Develop and oversee project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Support the project team in preparing detailed MEICA & interface engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
* Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and coordinated project designs.
* Participate in site visits and inspections to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure quality control.
* Manage project documentation including technical reports, change orders, and project records.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Ability to liaise at all levels.
* A team player with the ability to co‑ordinate project-related activities with clients' consultants and 3rd parties.
* Good organisational skills.
* Strong leadership qualities and a natural problem solver.
* Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines.
* Able to work in a busy environment under pressure.
* Qualified in electrical or ICA engineering.
* Relevant CSCS Card.
* Previous experience working in a similar role.
* Commissioning and handover experience.
* Procurement of equipment and subcontracts.
* Supervision of direct and subcontract delivered MEICA works.
* Knowledge of NEC contracts.
* Strong programme and schedule management experience.
Desirable Experience & Skills
* Familiarity with WIMES Standards.
* Experience working within the utilities industry, particularly water & wastewater.
* Strong technical knowledge and practical experience of managing design, installation, testing and commissioning of MEICA systems such as pumps, valves, transformers, ring main units, LV switchgear, PLCs, MCCs, remote terminal units, instrumentation, control systems, systems integration (SCADA/Telemetry), etc.
* Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.
* Commercial and contract experience.
* Thames Water Safety Passport.
* EUSR water hygiene card.
Benefits
* Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position).
* Bonus (dependent on position).
* Company Pension.
* Life Assurance.Private Medical.
* 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days.
* 8 hours volunteering.
* Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial well‑being.
* Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice.
* Leadership & management training and coaching.
* Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression.
* Development supported by internal and externally delivered training.
* Continuous service awards.
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