Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Reading, Berkshire
£450-£550 per day (Outside IR35)
Long-Term Contract

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading MEP contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering technically complex projects across the commercial, life sciences, pharmaceutical and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join the team on a high-profile laboratory project in Reading.

The successful candidate will initially spend 3-4 months closing out the current project, managing the final stages through commissioning, snagging and handover, before progressing onto a pipeline of larger projects from pre-construction through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong order book, long-term pipeline and genuine career continuity.

The Role

Reporting to the Electrical Project Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of complex electrical building services packages.

Initially, your focus will be on completing an existing laboratory project before transitioning onto major commercial and life sciences developments from the earliest stages of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the engineering and technical delivery of electrical packages

Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and specialist manufacturers

Review drawings, specifications and design information

Manage technical submissions, RFIs and design coordination

Monitor programme, quality and installation progress

Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with project specifications

Attend coordination meetings with clients, consultants and design teams

Support procurement and material scheduling

Coordinate commissioning activities, snagging and final handover

Assist with planning and mobilisation of future projects during the pre-construction phase

Build strong working relationships with clients and internal delivery teams

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Project Engineer or Electrical Project Engineer within the Building Services or MEP sector

Experience delivering commercial, laboratory, pharmaceutical, healthcare or life sciences projects

Strong understanding of electrical building services installations

Experience coordinating technical design and subcontractors

Ability to manage projects through commissioning and handover

Relevant electrical qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, City & Guilds or equivalent)

SMSTS or SSSTS (desirable)

Excellent communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

£450-£550 per day (Outside IR35)

Long-term contract with immediate start

Initial laboratory project in Reading

Progression onto larger projects from pre-construction through to completion

Opportunity to join a leading MEP contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work

Exposure to technically challenging commercial and life sciences developments

Supportive project teams and long-term contract continuity

Apply

If you're an experienced Senior Electrical Project Engineer looking for your next long-term contract with one of the UK's leading MEP contractors, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
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