At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage electrical installations for vital water projects and ensure timely delivery.
- Company: Join a leading Tier 1 contractor in the water industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible contract options, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and project success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in infrastructure upgrades for UK water authorities.
- Qualifications: Electrical engineering experience, especially in water or wastewater environments.
Location: South East England
Contract Type: Permanent or Freelance / Contract
Salary/Rate: Competitive salary (£50,000 - £55,000) or day rate (DOE)
GRS are seeking a skilled Electrical Project Engineer to work on high-value MEICA water projects across the South East. You'll join a Tier 1 contractor delivering key infrastructure upgrades for UK water authorities under major capital delivery programmes (e.g. AMP8).
Responsibilities:
- Manage electrical installation works across water treatment and pumping station projects
- Coordinate electrical designs, site works, panel builds, cable schedules, and subcontractors
- Ensure electrical scopes are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget
- Interface with mechanical and ICA teams to ensure integrated MEICA delivery
- Attend site inspections, FATs, commissioning activities, and project handover stages
Requirements:
- Electrical engineering background with experience in water or wastewater environments
- Strong knowledge of LV electrical systems, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation, and cable installations
- Familiarity with electrical standards such as BS7671, WIMES, and water industry specifications
- Comfortable working on-site and coordinating between design and delivery teams
Project Electrical Engineer (Permanent) in Chatham employer: Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
As a leading Tier 1 contractor in the water industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth, our South East England location offers a dynamic environment where you can contribute to vital infrastructure projects while developing your skills alongside industry experts.
Contact Details:
Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
