Electrical Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Freelance Electrical Project Engineer

Location: South East England

Rate: Up to £450 per day (CIS)

Contract: Long-Term Contract Opportunity

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of water infrastructure projects across the South East of England.

Working across Southern Water, South East Water and parts of the Thames Water region, you will be responsible for managing the electrical aspects of multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery from design through to commissioning.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work on major AMP8 programmes with a strong pipeline of projects already secured.

Key Responsibilities

Manage electrical project activities from conception through to completion.
Coordinate design, procurement, installation and commissioning teams.
Review electrical designs, specifications and technical documentation.
Support project planning, programme management and reporting.
Ensure compliance with client standards, health and safety requirements and industry regulations.
Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
Support site delivery and commissioning activities when required.
Monitor project progress, costs and technical performance.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as an Electrical Project Engineer within the water, utilities, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
Strong understanding of LV electrical systems, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation and process plant.
Experience delivering projects within live operational environments.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project priorities.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

Previous experience working on Southern Water, South East Water or Thames Water projects.
Knowledge of MEICA project delivery.
Familiarity with NEC contracts.
SMSTS, IOSH or relevant site safety qualifications.

What's on Offer?

Up to £450 per day CIS.
Long-term contract opportunity.
Major AMP8 framework projects.
Flexible working arrangement with a mixture of site and office-based activities.
Opportunity to work with an established engineering delivery team on critical UK infrastructure projects.If you are an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within the water sector, we'd like to hear from you.

Call Rob on 07856b (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed