Electrical Project Engineer
3 days ago
Pinhoe
1st Step Solutions Ltd (M&E Recruitment Specialists)\n\nWe are recruiting on behalf of a national M&E Building Services Contractor for the following role, they are also looking for an Electrical Supervisor to join their Exeter team.\n\nRequired: Electrical Project Engineer (Project based) \n\nOffice Location: Exeter\n\nYour work location: serving projects across the Southwest\n\nEmployment: permanent & full time\n\nSalary: £60k, pension, holiday, life cover, sickness cover & company car\n\nRole Overview Position\n\nThe employer are seeking an accomplished Electrical Project Engineer to join the MEP team to deliver the electrical\n\ninstallation of MEP projects (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) - projects across the southwest area. The successful\n\ncandidate will take responsibility for ensuring that the projects Electrical installation is delivered safely, efficiently, and\n\nwithin budget - while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.\n\nKey Responsibilities \n\nProject Management: Oversee electrical elements of the project, ensuring alignment with programme goals, budgets, and milestones.\nPlanning & Coordination: Develop with the project MEP team detailed project plans and schedules. Collaborate closely with MEP disciplines, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.\nResource Management: Allocate labour, materials, and equipment effectively to achieve project objectives for the project elements you have been assigned to\nQuality Assurance: Ensure the Electrical installations comply with relevant standards and regulations. Conduct inspections and audits to guarantee high quality work.\nSafety Compliance: Enforce robust health and safety practices, addressing risks proactively.\nFinancial Oversight: To assist the project MEP team to Monitor and control expenditure, providing accurate financial and progress reports.\nRisk Management: Identify risks and implement effective mitigation and contingency plans.\nClient Relations: To join and assist the project MEP team to continue and to further develop good professional Relations across supply chain, main contactor & client contacts, delivering updates, ensuring satisfaction and high-quality communications skills.\nDocumentation: Maintain accurate project records, including permits, contracts, change orders, and reports.\nTeam Leadership: Lead and mentor, supervisors, and subcontractors, fostering collaboration and performance excellence \n\nQualifications & Experience \n\nExperience: Significant experience in electrical engineering and project management, with a track record of delivering large-scale MEP projects.\nTechnical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical systems, BS 7671 wiring regulations, and relevant codes. Proficiency in project management tools/software.\nLeadership: Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure project environments.\nCommunication: Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.\nProblem-Solving: Excellent decision-making ability to manage complex project challenges.\nAttention to Detail: Rigorous focus on compliance, safety, and quality standards. \n\n'Ideal' Core Electrical Qualifications \n\n236 Part 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).\n18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) - essential for compliance and safety.\nCity & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing certification.\nJIB Gold Card\nSMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - required for site management. Work Environment\nBased at the Exeter office and visiting projects across the southwest area\nFast-paced, collaborative project environment with strong team support.\nOpportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering projects across the area that will positively impact the local community for generations. \n\nWhat You'll Need to Succeed\n\nCore electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds).\nIdeally, HNC / HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.\nProven experience as an Electrical Project Engineer.\nStrong background in Health & Safety management, including CDM Regulations.\nCommercially astute with excellent financial and project management skills.\nStrong client relationship management and communication skills.\nAbility to lead teams, manage change, and deliver projects successfully under pressure \n\nHow do I apply\n\nReply via this advert or call our Bristol team on (phone number removed)\n \n Who are 1st Step Solutions Ltd?\n\nEstablished in 2004, we are a market leader in M&E/Building Services recruitment within the UK construction industry.\n\nWith over two decades of expertise, we specialise in the supply of both freelance and permanent professionals across all\n\nlevels of the Built Environment - from Electricians and Plumbers to Supervisors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors,\n\nand Contracts Managers. Whether you're looking for your next role or seeking skilled labour & staff to support your\n\nproject, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions to meet your needs.\n\nCompliant | Integrity | Service | Professional | Expertise