Senior Electrical Project Engineer

1st Step Solutions are supporting a major engineering contractor who have an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join their London Team.

Role Overview:
The Senior Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership, coordination, and assurance across all electrical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from design development and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

The role will support the delivery of complex construction projects.
The postholder will act as the lead electrical engineer on the project, working closely with Project Managers, construction teams, design consultants, specialist subcontractors, suppliers, and internal technical management to ensure that electrical systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, statutory requirements, quality standards, and the Building Safety Act.

The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams while proactively managing engineering risks, programme requirements, quality, and commercial considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design coordination and resolve technical queries.
• Manage electrical procurement, material take-offs, and technical submittals.
• Review and approve shop drawings, method statements, and material submissions.
• Plan and monitor electrical installation works, resources, and programme.
• Oversee site installations, quality, productivity, and compliance.
• Lead BIM coordination, clash resolution, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including RAMS and site procedures.
• Manage QA/QC, inspections, ITPs, and non-conformance close-out.
• Coordinate electrical testing, commissioning, FATs, and integrated systems testing.
• Support commercial management, variations, and technical risk assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• HNC/HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• CSCS and SMSTS, or equivalent site safety qualification.
• Relevant experience in electrical building services and construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, quality, safety, and commissioning.

Desirable:

• Degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• BIM coordination experience.
• IEng or CEng registration, or working towards professional registration.

On offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, plus option to purchase an additional 5 days leave every year
• Competitive pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
• The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community