Project Engineer – Electrical

Project Engineer – Electrical

Location: Leiston, Suffolk (Sizewell B Power Station)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent

Join a Leading Project Delivery Team

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of projects at EDF Sizewell B Power Station. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, contributing to the delivery of key engineering projects that support the UK's energy infrastructure.

Working closely with the client, Project Manager, and multidisciplinary project teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Manage project planning, cost control, risk management, quality requirements, and programme delivery.
• Support Safety Case development and ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and CDM regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare project reports, business cases, and funding/sanction documentation.
• Support commercial and contractual aspects of project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and effective project execution.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience within highly regulated or safety-critical industries.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, engineering delivery, quality assurance, and commercial management.
• Experience in estimating, cost control, project planning, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• APMP qualification (or equivalent) and Chartered Engineer status are desirable.
• Previous experience within the nuclear industry or power generation sector is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £65,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a critical national infrastructure environment
• Collaborative and supportive working culture

 

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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