Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer, Life Sciences | Cork |

We are partnering with a leading international construction contractor, trusted by its clients for certainty, value and delivery excellence, to recruit an Electrical Engineer to join its Life Sciences team in Cork.

This Electrical Engineer / Building Services Engineer role leads electrical delivery on construction and fit-out projects. It combines site supervision, technical design contribution, BIM coordination and team leadership to ensure safe, on-time and high-quality installation of electrical and building services systems.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Delivery

• Lead the electrical team and oversee delivery of all electrical systems, including LV/MV distribution, UPS, generators, lighting, fire alarms and life safety systems
• Ensure all electrical works meet programme, cost and quality objectives
• Provide technical guidance to engineers, supervisors and subcontractors
• Develop and implement strategies for electrical execution, resource allocation and planning

Technical and Compliance Oversight

• Review and approve electrical design documents, technical submittals and material selections
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards and regulations (e.g. IEC, BS, IEEE, NFPA)
• Oversee FATs, SATs, commissioning and integrated system testing (IST) for the electrical scope
• Support validation and handover with accurate documentation and system certification

Quality, Safety and Risk Management

• Drive health, safety and environmental compliance across all electrical works
• Implement and monitor QA/QC procedures for electrical systems
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner

Stakeholder and Team Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for the electrical scope with clients, consultants and regulatory bodies
• Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, process, instrumentation and BMS teams
• Lead electrical coordination meetings and report on progress, risks and opportunities to project leadership

Experience

Essential

• Strong technical expertise in electrical systems, including LV/MV distribution, critical power and life safety systems
• Proven leadership experience on large-scale construction or engineering projects
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex workloads
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements for electrical works

Desirable

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceutical, data centre or advanced technology projects
• Knowledge of commissioning and IST in regulated environments
• Familiarity with BIM and digital project delivery tools
• Commercial awareness, including contract administration and cost control

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent technical qualification
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical delivery on Tier 1 construction or engineering projects
• Relevant health and safety training (e.g. Safe Pass, CSCS or equivalent)

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional membership (e.g. Engineers Ireland, IET, CIBSE)
• Postgraduate qualification in project management or construction management
• Vendor-specific training or certification in switchgear, UPS or critical power systems
• Training in GMP, cleanroom or other regulatory compliance relevant to life sciences and technology

Interested? Apply in confidence or get in touch for a discreet conversation. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, and the client’s identity will be shared at the appropriate stage of the process.