Details:
- Salary: £450 - 550 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 7 hours ago
Description:
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