Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Reading, Berkshire
£450-£550 per day (Outside IR35)
Long-Term Contract

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• £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

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.