Electrical Project Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support delivery of remedial electrical works on a live station project in Birmingham.
This is a contract role for a minimum of three months, working within a rail environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating electrical works packages, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements.
The role will be primarily day works; however, flexibility is required to undertake night shifts where necessary to coordinate with site teams and station access constraints.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate electrical remedial works packages on site

Interface with site supervisors, subcontractors, and client representatives

Ensure works are delivered in accordance with Network Rail standards and project specifications

Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities

Review and approve RAMS and technical documentation

Monitor programme, progress, and quality of works

Ensure compliance with H&S and rail safety requirements in a live station environment

Provide technical support and resolve site-based engineering issues

Scope of Works / Systems

The remedial scope will include:

LV Distribution systems

Central Monitoring Systems (CMS)

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Lighting systems

Variable Speed Drive (VSD) replacement and repair

Small power installations

Requirements

Essential:

Previous experience delivering electrical works within a Network Rail station environment

Strong understanding of rail standards and working within live operational sites

Valid Sentinel Card

Valid ECS Card

HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering

Proven experience managing subcontractors and site teams

Ability to work occasional night shifts as required
Desirable:

Experience delivering remedial or upgrade works within existing rail infrastructure

Testing & commissioning knowledge across LV and building services systems