Lead Electrical Project Engineer

Aberdeenshire, Scotland
€70000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 1 day ago
As Lead Electrical Project Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the technical delivery of projects from initial enquiry and tender stage through to construction, commissioning, and energisation based out of Aberdeenshire. The focus will be on high-voltage electrical aspects within large M&E projects, but you’ll also gain exposure to wider transmission and distribution works, including installations up to 400kV.

This is a permanent position with a strong pipeline of projects over the next 5+ years and an opportunity to progress your career by delivering leading-edge engineering projects within the power and renewables sector. You’ll be joining a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team where projects are delivered on time, safely, to budget, and to the highest quality standards.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345

Lead Project Engineer Skills:
  • Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years’ design/project management experience in industrial installation projects.
  • Strong knowledge of HV and MV networks, including resilience requirements and system studies.
  • Experience in energy management systems and integration with automated control systems.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time, to budget, and to specification.
  • Strong IT and project scheduling skills (MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.).
  • Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
  • Flexible, delivery-focused, with strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Committed to health, safety, and quality standards.

As a Lead Project Engineer:
  • Lead the technical delivery of projects from design to commissioning.
  • Prepare and review working drawings, design documents, and technical submittals.
  • Coordinate with the wider design team, contractors, and project teams on technical and commercial matters.
  • Oversee requisitions, purchase orders, and delivery tracking.
  • Produce installed drawings, O&M manuals, method statements, and risk assessments.
  • Manage subcontractors and carry out quality control checks, inspections, and snagging.
  • Prepare project schedules, test packs, and material take-offs.
  • Support procurement activities and tender documentation.
  • Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, lighting design, and cable sizing calculations.
  • Drive adherence to safety, quality standards, and industry regulations.
  • Support commissioning activities and contract variations.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers and graduates.

The Package:

Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of at least £70,000 plus package.


Interviews are taking place this week so if you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00353(0)15314345.

The Breagh Team:

Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with Construction jobs across the UK and Ireland, with an ethos based on flexibility, hard work, and a bit of good old common sense. We live within these core values servicing our clients and candidates daily.

Key roles we recruit for include Health & Safety managers, M&E project managers, construction managers, M&E site engineers, M&E quantity surveyors, civil engineers, site agents, estimators, buyers, bid managers and M&E site supervisors, across Ireland and the UK.

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