Electrical Project Engineer

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment. It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application.

We have now achieved our IiD status.

Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.

Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.

The Project Engineer (Electrical) plays a key role in the delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects including pumping stations, treatment works, electrical installations, ICA systems, power supplies, and network improvements, project value £1m - £30m. This role requires strong hands‑on electrical engineering experience within the wastewater sector, with responsibility for coordinating all electrical and ICA engineering activities from pre‑contract development through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

You will ensure technical compliance, commercial alignment, quality engineering outcomes, and effective integration with civil, mechanical, and process disciplines. The role demands strong organisation, attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving, and the ability to maintain progress across multiple work fronts both on and off site. Hybrid working is available, with travel to sites and the Exeter office when required.

• Provide electrical and ICA engineering input across all project stages—feasibility, outline design, detailed design, procurement, delivery, commissioning, and handover.
• Review and interpret electrical design drawings, schematics, single‑line diagrams, control philosophies, I/O schedules, panel drawings, and supplier documentation.
• Ensure electrical systems are fully compliant with specifications, client standards, statutory regulations, and industry best practice.
• Oversee the coordination and integration of LV power, MCCs, PLC/SCADA systems, instrumentation, telemetry, and earthing systems within the wider treatment works.
• Ensure constructability, access, maintainability, and safe operation are considered throughout design and delivery.

• Support the preparation of electrical technical submissions and responses to supplier and client clarifications.
• Work closely with the commercial team to procure all electrical and ICA elements, including switch gear, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation, cabling, and specialist subcontract packages.
• Review and technically approve supplier designs, FAT documentation, and quality plans.
• Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and electrical assurance processes during design and procurement phases.
• Provide day‑to‑day electrical engineering support to the Site Manager, Site Agent, and delivery teams.
• Support planning, sequencing, and coordination of electrical installation activities on site.
• Monitor progress, labour, and materials associated with electrical and ICA works and support reporting requirements.
• Attend and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Support the development and execution of commissioning plans, ensuring systems are tested safely, systematically, and in line with client requirements.
• Assist with fault finding, system integration issues, and resolution of technical non‑conformances.

• Liaise closely with civil, mechanical, process, and commissioning teams to ensure electrical systems interface correctly.
• Attend and contribute to internal and external design reviews, progress meetings, and coordination workshops.
• Support monthly project reviews and subcontractor performance reviews with site management.
• Represent the business professionally when engaging…