Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer, London

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Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, and Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Scope Of The Role The Electrical Project Engineer is responsible for the management and delivery of electrical systems throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and programme requirements. The role requires close collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to successfully deliver complex engineering projects from design coordination through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities Of The Role

• Manage all electrical systems and engineering activities within the assigned project scope.
• Liaise with key project stakeholders including client teams, consultants, main contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Review design documentation, IFC drawings, specifications, and technical requirements to fully understand project scope.
• Coordinate BIM and design development activities to ensure installation drawings are delivered in line with programme requirements.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and design clarifications.
• Support project delivery through effective planning, coordination, and engineering management.
• Ensure project activities comply with Mercury policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage site safety activities in conjunction with the Project Manager and Safety Advisor, including safety file management and closeout.
• Support project QA requirements, including establishment, management, and completion of QA documentation.
• Coordinate engineering activities to support project schedules and procurement programmes.
• Manage day-to-day site operations relating to electrical works.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, progress tracking, manpower levels, and weekly coordination meetings.
• Ensure all installations are completed in accordance with project specifications, applicable standards, and QA requirements.
• Support construction validation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Manage Construction Work Packs from development through implementation and final handover.
• Coordinate and manage Mercury's snagging process, ensuring timely closeout of defects and punch list items.
• Monitor direct labour and subcontractor hours and provide reporting as required.
• Attend site meetings, project reviews, engineering reviews, planning meetings, coordination meetings, and client handover meetings.
• Support project closeout activities, including final accounts, O&M manuals, QA documentation, safety files, and punch list completion.
• Produce weekly cost and progress reports, highlighting risks, delays, procurement issues, and project status.
• Manage technical submittals, approvals, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate material procurement activities, including take-offs, delivery schedules, lead-time management, and Engineering Materials Reports (EMR).
• Maintain project photographic records and engineering logs.
• Assist with preparation and technical evaluation of subcontractor and supplier tender packages.
• Support the implementation of innovative engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage BIM priorities, modularisation activities, fabrication details, isometric generation, asset validation, and change control processes.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to their professional development.
• Participate in project planning workshops and whiteboard planning sessions as required.
• Carry out any other duties associated with the successful delivery of the project.

Essential Criteria For The Role

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering electrical engineering packages on large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems installation, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Experience working with BIM processes, design coordination, and construction documentation.
• Understanding of project scheduling, procurement, and commercial reporting.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, site safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding project deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Full eligibility to work in the relevant project location.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working on Data Centre, Life Sciences, Advanced Technology, or similar mission-critical projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning and handover processes on large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of modern construction methodologies, modularisation, and off-site fabrication.
• Experience with cost reporting, valuations, and commercial project controls.
• Professional membership or progress towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.

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