Electrical Project Engineer
hace 2 días
City of London
The Opportunity We’re looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of electrical and energy infrastructure across a global events portfolio. Working alongside senior stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners, you’ll play a key role in designing, planning, and delivering reliable power systems from concept through to execution and post-event analysis. This is a varied role combining engineering design, project coordination, and on-site delivery. What You’ll Be Doing Planning & Coordination • Develop and manage project timelines across multiple events, • Carry out site assessments and evaluate venue requirements, • Translate stakeholder needs into clear project scopes, • Design electrical layouts, including cable routing and system overlays, • Collaborate with energy providers on generation, storage, and distribution strategies, • Identify health, safety, and regulatory requirements early in the planning phase, • Coordinate logistics such as equipment, fuel, and on-site infrastructure Project Development • Establish and refine delivery processes and project frameworks, • Implement systems for monitoring, data capture, and reporting, • Support cost planning, budgeting, and value engineering initiatives, • Produce and manage documentation such as SoWs and SLAs, • Contribute to continuous improvement and programme expansion Delivery & Execution • Oversee installation and commissioning activities on-site, • Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, suppliers, and venue teams, • Manage testing, client sign-off, and acceptance processes, • Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical and safety standards, • Monitor project performance, including costs and variations, • Produce post-event performance and energy usage reports Engineering & Technical Support • Provide electrical design input across multiple projects, • Produce both high-level concepts and detailed technical designs, • Advise on system protection, component selection, and circuit configuration, • Create and maintain technical drawings using CAD tools Additional Duties • Support live event operations, including international travel when required, • Collaborate with wider teams to ensure seamless delivery across functions, • Provide additional operational support during event periods What You’ll Bring Essential Experience • Background in industrial or commercial electrical installation, • Experience delivering temporary power solutions for events, broadcast, or similar environments, • Strong project delivery experience in complex environments, • Familiarity with testing, commissioning, and client acceptance processes, • Understanding of commercial, procurement, and budget management principles Desirable Experience • Exposure to data monitoring systems such as SCADA or HMI, • Experience using project management tools or systems Qualifications • Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, or Degree), • Recognised electrician certification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, AM2, JIB Gold Card), • Testing & Inspection certification, • Knowledge of temporary power standards (e.g. BS7909), • Project Management certification (e.g. PMP or equivalent), • Electrical design qualifications, • Relevant site certifications (e.g. IPAF, plant operation licences) Technical Capability • Strong electrical design and specification skills, • Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design tools, • Experience with power systems including generators, UPS, and battery storage, • Understanding of automation and monitoring systems, • Knowledge of UK and European electrical regulations, • Strong IT skills, particularly Excel for analysis and reporting Personal Attributes • Self-driven with a proactive mindset, • Strong problem-solving ability, • Comfortable adapting to changing priorities, • Clear and confident communicator, • Collaborative and solutions-focused, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Professional, dependable, and quality-driven