Overview
Location: Sheffield
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer – Electrical to join our Infrastructure team and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering excellence.
As Senior Project Engineer – Electrical, you will lead and coordinate all electrical engineering activities on major infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery against technical, commercial, programme, and client requirements.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all electrical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage technical submissions, procurement schedules, and drawing registers
- Review and technically assess procurement packages and subcontractor submissions
- Coordinate electrical services integration with multidisciplinary project teams
- Support project delivery teams with installation, commissioning, and technical queries
- Monitor project progress, and productivity
- Assist with cost control, variations, valuations, and commercial reporting
- Support subcontractor management and project review meetings
- Ensure compliance with Client and company procedures, health & safety requirements, and quality standards
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders
- Support the Project Manager and deputise when required
- Undertake supply chain visits and assist with compliance audits
What we will need from you
You will be an experienced Electrical Project Engineer with a proven track record of delivering infrastructure or major construction projects successfully from design through to handover.
You will also have:
- Strong technical knowledge of the MEICA requirements in the Water industry
- Experience managing subcontractors, procurement, and project coordination
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project cost control
- Experience in an Electrical Project Engineering role within construction, infrastructure & process sector
- Experience delivering projects valued at £2m+
- CSCS Card
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Desirable
- IOSH Managing/Directing Safely
- SMSTS
- HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Water Sector infrastructure project experience (or similar process industry)
- Healthcare or major infrastructure project experience
- Experience in value engineering and prefabrication processes
- Experience as a Authorised Engineer (AE) or Authorised Person (AP) under a Tier 1 Contractor and / or Clients procedures
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.
About Tilbury Douglas
We’re a leading UK construction and engineering company delivering major projects across health, infrastructure, defence and more. Proud Investors in Diversity Silver.
BPSS clearance required. No sponsorship available
