Assistant Electrical Engineer in Manchester

We are looking for an Assistant Electrical Engineer to join the HARP Project. You will be assisting with all engineering matters relating to all the electrical plant, distribution and services required for the construction of the TBM & SCL Tunnels and Ventilation Shafts on the HARP Project.

• Experience in a similar level role, responsible for the scope specification of underground and surface temporary electrical distribution and all electrical equipment associated with tunnel construction. No experience required if newly graduated.
• An accepted professional electrical qualification; Degree or HNC, HND in Electrical Engineering, City & Guilds, NVQ.
• Qualification in Construction Management & Safety Management. Can follow if newly graduated.
• A knowledge of industry regulations for, construction and testing and commissioning of tunnelling electrical equipment and services (e.g. BS 6164 and Electrical Regulations). Can follow if newly qualified.
• Knowledge of products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards (desired, not required).
• Experience of a self‑assurance / self‑delivery model of temporary electrical systems (desired, not required).

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• Assist the Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Superintendent with the following; Safety critical role scope / compliance / specification / procurement / safe installation / maintenance of all Electrical equipment and electrical distribution, Surface, Tunnels and Shaft works – Temp site services and then tunnel construction works.
• Compliance with Strabag Safe systems of works.
• Electrical Engineer will be assisting with the following activities; Equipment work package specifications & procurement / electrical services specifications & single line drawings / site set-up / electrical distribution design and cable sizing / SCL & TBM Plant assembly (inc. FAT/SAT/Commissioning) / SCL & TBM Plant operation and maintenance / surface and tunnel conveyor (assembly/commissioning/operation) / Shotcrete Batching plant / Gantry cranes / MSVs / excavators/dumper/truck‑mixers/shotcrete pumps/sprayers /surface & tunnel HV/LV distribution / lighting systems / communication systems.
• Assist with the Production and communication of the Electrical Safety Management Plan and Electrical Operating Safety Procedures, including; Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), Task Briefings.
• Implement systems and processes to ensure maximum availability of equipment and safe systems of work at all times.
• Understand the electrical distribution requirements across all shaft / tunnel construction sites.
• Implement a planned preventative maintenance scheme and oversee the spare parts management.
• Maintain all records of inspections and maintenance (planned & unplanned).
• Close liaison with the immediate tunnel construction team, electrical team, procurement team, safety team and planning team on requirements and programme.

At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

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