Electrical Project Engineer / Scheduler in Ipswich, Suffolk

Electrical Project Engineer / Scheduler

£45,000 – £48,000 DOE + Company Vehicle + Benefits
Permanent, Full Time

Tandem Personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established specialist electrical engineering and installation company, for an Electrical Project Engineer / Scheduler to join their growing team.

The company delivers electrical infrastructure projects across healthcare, commercial, industrial and public sector environments, specialising in LV switchgear, power distribution systems, generators, UPS systems and associated electrical installations.

This is a varied role combining project engineering, planning, scheduling and client liaison, with responsibility for coordinating multiple electrical projects from initial award through to completion.

The Role

You will work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, site managers and engineers to ensure projects are well planned and delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining project programmes and schedules
• Coordinating LV switchgear replacement and electrical infrastructure projects
• Planning labour, materials, plant and subcontractor resources
• Monitoring progress against programme milestones
• Managing procurement schedules, particularly for long-lead items
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and site teams
• Assisting with electrical shutdown and changeover planning
• Tracking project costs and supporting commercial reporting
• Managing project documentation, including RAMS, programmes and O&M information
• Attending site meetings and providing project updates
• Supporting commissioning, testing and project handover
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with BS7671 and relevant industry standards

About You

We are looking for someone with experience within the electrical installation industry, together with a good understanding of LV power distribution and switchgear systems.

You will need:

• Experience coordinating electrical projects and managing schedules
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• A full UK driving licence

An HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, experience within healthcare, industrial or critical infrastructure environments, NEC contract knowledge, AutoCAD experience or SMSTS/SSSTS and IOSH qualifications would be advantageous.

This role could suit an Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Contracts Engineer, Project Coordinator, Planner, Scheduler or Site Manager with relevant electrical experience.

What’s on Offer?

• £45,000 – £48,000 salary, depending on experience
• Fully expensed company vehicle
• Company pension scheme with matched contributions
• Life assurance
• Company sickness scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment
• The opportunity to work on a range of high-profile electrical infrastructure projects

If you have strong electrical project coordination and scheduling experience and are looking for a role with a growing specialist electrical contractor, we would be pleased to hear from you.