Electrical Project Engineer

The Vacancy

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WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Projects team on a Permanent full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. This is a Glasgow based Hybrid role, with travel between project sites required accross the central belt. Please note we will be relocating to Stepps within 6 months of you joining.

You will support the safe and successful delivery of electrical engineering work packages, from site surveys and technical development through procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Working closely with design colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams, you will help deliver projects to agreed programme, cost and quality requirements.

This is an opportunity to apply your electrical expertise to essential infrastructure, develop your project delivery capability and see the results of your work on site.

WGM Engineering is experiencing significant growth across the UK, delivering critical infrastructure projects across the water and industrial sectors. As part of RSK Group, we combine the scale and support of a wider group with the practical, hands-on approach of a specialist engineering delivery business.

Our teams work with major clients across regulated environments, supporting safe, sustainable and high-quality project delivery. We are focused on building long-term capability, strengthening our teams and creating opportunities for people to build meaningful careers.

What you'll do:

• Undertake electrical site surveys to establish project requirements, assess existing equipment and identify installation constraints and interfaces with operational assets.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and supplier submissions, coordinating technical queries and their resolution with design colleagues.
• Prepare electrical work scopes, procurement specifications and bills of materials, assessing supplier quotations for technical suitability and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate electrical equipment, materials, suppliers and subcontractors to support installation activities and maintain project progress.
• Support delivery of industrial electrical installations, including power distribution, motor control centres, motors, drives and associated cabling, as required by the project.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements, working with site and HSEQ teams to support safe systems of work.
• Monitor electrical package progress, quality and costs, reporting risks, delays, resource requirements and changes to the Senior Project Manager.
• Work closely with clients, site teams and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical and logistical issues.
• Support inspections, factory and site acceptance testing, commissioning activities and the identification and close-out of defects.
• Coordinate handover documentation, including test certificates, commissioning records, as-built drawings and operation and maintenance information.
• Where required, undertake training and competence assessment to become an Approved Person (AP) under the applicable Electrical Safety Rules and Isolation Safety Rules, carrying out duties within the scope of your formal appointment.

What you'll bring:

• An HNC, HND or degree in Electrical Engineering, or a relevant electrical apprenticeship or trade qualification supported by suitable project delivery experience.
• Experience supporting electrical projects or installation work packages within an industrial or infrastructure environment.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical installations, including power distribution, motor control centres and associated equipment.
• The ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and site activities, with a practical approach to resolving delivery issues.
• An understanding of electrical safety, isolation principles and construction health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, maintain accurate records and produce clear progress reports.
• An appreciation of project cost control and confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• A full driving licence valid for use in the UK and willingness to travel between project sites.

Experience within water and wastewater, utilities, manufacturing, power or other industrial sectors would be particularly relevant. Familiarity with NEC contracts, electrical testing and commissioning, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant transferable electrical and project delivery experience.

Salary and Benefits

We are offering a salary £45k plus £4k car allowance or van. The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience demonstrated for this role. Full salary banding is available on request.

At WGM, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our people both inside and outside of work. This includes:

• 32 days' holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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WGM and RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than PSL agencies.

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.

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