Electrical Construction Engineer

Office locations: Kent, Hertfordshire and Surrey

About the role

The Electrical Construction Engineer will possess specialised expertise in evaluating electrical works associated with road and infrastructure projects. This position involves coordination with OPS teams to strategically plan for safe and cost-effective solutions that maintain or enhance the asset to the agreed-upon standards.

Additionally, the role requires providing appropriate engineering supervision of construction activities to assure that design, health and safety, asbestos management, and temporary works are all being handled according to the established design and processes. The construction engineer will ultimately bear the responsibility for the final construction review, sign-off on work completion, and ensuring that the health and safety file accurately reflects the completed project.

This position operates independently from the framework contractors, with a primary focus on ensuring that the project is executed in strict accordance with the design, specifications, and procedures. Flexibility to work weekends and nights as needed is also required.

Working collaboratively with the M25 Community as the delegated NEC Supervisor for
the schemes you will be responsible for:

• Producing the Supervision Plan for each applicable scheme, which includes supervision expertise / resource, testing and certification and additional production or HSW requirements.
• Undertaking the duties of Supervisor as stated in the Contract (NEC 3 & 4 ECC).
• Review and assess electrical designs and installations related to highways and infrastructure, including street lighting, traffic signals, and power distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to optimise power systems in infrastructure projects.
• Identify potential conflicts between civil and electrical designs and recommend solutions.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure quality and safety in electrical works.
• Issue Instructions to contractors where necessary (out of hours only).
• Review of H&S File (using as-built knowledge).
• Review Construction Phase Plan (on behalf of CP when they are Client).
• Acquainting yourself with the schemes design and raising queries with regards to constructability in terms of safety and quality.
• Reviewing the Inspection and Test Plans to agree witnessing requirements.
• Witnessing on-site testing and commissioning and keeping appropriate records of results.
• Identification and notification of any Defects in accordance with the Contract.
• Verifying the standards of work and the materials supplied by the contractor are as specified in accordance with the Contract.
• Monitoring the progress of the works providing advice to the Client.
• Project Manager of any risks and issues.
• Submitting reports on a regular basis, in line with the project requirements, to the Client Project Manager to advise on progress and the status of construction related safety, quality and completion issues.
• Maintaining appropriate records of site inspections, tests and audits.
• Attending meetings and inspections, both on and off site as required.
• As part of the integrated delivery team, you will be expected to contribute to:
  o Maintaining high standards of safety and quality control on the contract via the monitoring of the construction works;
  o Resolution of technical problems on site;
• Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting and collaborating with the integrated delivery team to form strong working relationships.
• Develop design understanding to help provide a much-needed link between design and technical construction engineering input onsite.

Experience and ability to engage confidently and effectively with construction workforce.

NEC3 & 4 ECC Supervisor Accreditation (or working towards NEC4)

Understanding of electrical components in infrastructure projects, such as lighting, cabling, and control systems.

Degree/HND in Civil and or Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience of the design and construction of highway infrastructure projects.

Trained to the current edition of BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations (advantage - needed for the non-street works AP element).

Hold an ECS card under NHSS8 or a CSCS card.

Good writing, client-facing and communication skills.

Diligent, proactive and thorough approach to detail.

Collaborative and practical approach to problem solving.

Knowledge of the Design Manual Road and Bridges and Specification for Highway Works.

Experience in carrying out duties of NEC supervisor.

Good knowledge of traffic management and temporary works.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.