Electrical Project Engineer - Projects

We are currently seeking highly skilled Electrical Project Engineers to join our growing team within the Projects Department. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will be ensuring that we are delivering safe, effective, and efficient projects from inception through to handover across a portfolio of works. You will assist the co-ordination of the design for projects delivered within your portfolio, ensuring that designs are delivered on time, in line with customer requirements, and to a high standard. You will assist the project manager in developing, updating, and delivering the works, ensuring there is adequate resource to complete on schedule and to budget.

This position would suit someone with the ambition to take on challenges and deliver results autonomously. You will have the opportunity to lead the engagement with suppliers and our in-house construction team, as well as liaising with our in-house design team to provide technical solutions in real-time. WGM is a trusted contractor within the Water Industry delivering a wide range of Water and Wastewater Projects on a number of long-term contracts. We are the sole MEICA Framework Contractor for Scottish Water covering the Central West of Scotland alongside frameworks for various water authorities in England.

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site surveys, employing technical expertise for precise measurements, photos, and discussions with operations to understand processes and assess access and egress.
• Have an understanding of BS7671:2022 and it would be beneficial to have knowledge of electrical testing requirements.
• Identify process control procedures for asset/site. Good interpersonal and communication skills needed to build a collaborative working relationship with client operators to gather and aid in our understanding of the performance/operational constraints of the asset/site.
• Resolve complex technical and logistical issues during project implementation, conducting design reviews, constructability reviews, and on-site checks to ensure the highest standards.
• Engage suppliers and subcontractors for project services, ensuring design/scope requirements are sufficiently detailed.
• Conduct thorough technical assessments of supplier quotations, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Ability to lead internal and external stakeholder meetings, demonstrating technical proficiency and ensuring effective communication.
• Support Project Manager in developing construction methodology and programme throughout the project lifecycle, inclusive of pre-construction.
• Develop and review Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS), demonstrating attention to technical intricacies.
• Regularly report project progress, highlighting technical milestones and outcomes during meetings with wider Project Delivery Team.

To be considered for this position you will have at least 2 to 3 years previous experience within an Industrial Engineering role. You will demonstrate an excellent Knowledge of Electrical systems in a commercial/industrial environment. Experience in the Water Industry is preferable but not essential for the position. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is required as they will be travel to various sites across the country.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. 

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme