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Electrical Project Engineer
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Electrical Project Engineer
Location: Manchester, UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 + Company Van/Fleet Car
Join an established and forward-thinking building services and infrastructure organisation as a Project Engineer, responsible for managing all aspects of site electrical installation and design from initial surveys and coordination with design teams through to completion and commissioning. This role is key to ensuring technical excellence, efficient project delivery, and strong collaboration between site teams, clients, and subcontractors.
Role Overview:
The Project Engineer will take ownership of the electrical elements across active projects, ensuring delivery aligns with programme timelines, design specifications, and quality standards. Working closely with the electrical design office and project management teams, you will coordinate resources, supervise subcontractors, and contribute to design development during construction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the electrical design team to fully understand project objectives and technical scope.
* Organise and coordinate site resources in partnership with project management and commercial teams.
* Review project risk registers, ensure assigned actions are completed, and maintain compliance with required close-out dates.
* Monitor and report on site progress, updating the Microsoft Project Programme with live data on progress, resource allocation, and areas of work.
* Supervise subcontractors and ensure installations meet specifications, drawings, and project deadlines.
* Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal design teams to resolve technical issues and design changes.
* Develop and coordinate electrical designs on-site, feeding updates back to the design office as required.
* Work with the Programme Manager to report on project status, identify risks, and outline dependencies.
* Support the commercial team by tracking project costs, variations, and billing information to ensure financial accuracy.
* Maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards across all project stages.
Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Electrical Site Engineer within building services, M&E, or data centre environments.
* Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems design, installation, and commissioning.
* Confident managing subcontractors and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
* Proficient in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and other relevant software tools.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong understanding of risk management and project delivery processes.
* Essential: Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and performance-related rewards.
* Career development and professional training opportunities.
* Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
* Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
* Opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile electrical infrastructure projectsBefore You Apply
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