Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a competent and experienced Electrical Engineer to join an MEP engineering team working on the HS2 project. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting electrical engineering activities,…

Pay rate £400 – £401/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 13 October 2026

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We are seeking a competent and experienced Electrical Engineer to join an MEP engineering team working on the HS2 project. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting electrical engineering activities, including design, technical coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning, ensuring all works comply with project specifications, relevant standards, and health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, review, and coordinate electrical designs, drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant British Standards, Building Regulations, project specifications, and HS2 requirements.
Coordinate electrical design interfaces with mechanical, public health, structural, and civil engineering disciplines.
Review technical submissions, design packages, and construction drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Provide technical support to site teams during installation and resolve design-related issues.
Undertake electrical load assessments, cable sizing, containment design, lighting calculations, and other relevant engineering calculations.
Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders to ensure effective design coordination.
Attend design reviews, technical meetings, and site inspections as required.
Support installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
Identify design risks and contribute to value engineering, buildability reviews, and continuous improvement.
Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable health and safety requirements and project procedures.

Requirements

Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience in electrical engineering within an MEP, building services, infrastructure, or rail environment.
Demonstrable experience in electrical design, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, relevant British Standards, and applicable industry regulations.
Experience using electrical design software and CAD/BIM tools, such as AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
Experience working on major infrastructure or rail projects, preferably HS2, would be highly desirable.

Key Competencies

Strong electrical design and technical engineering capability.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Good understanding of design coordination, construction interfaces, and project delivery requirements.
Proactive approach to resolving technical challenges and meeting project deadlines

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