Senior Electrical Project Engineer - #1691556

Job Description Senior Electrical Project Engineer Location Bristol :

Powersystems is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.

Are you looking to advance your career with training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

Salary:£55,000 to £70,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience

Job type: Full time and Permanent

This opportunity has arisen from our ongoing success and growth in the renewable energy sector. We are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer.

As part of the Projects Team, you will be responsible for providing exemplar project management throughout the project life cycle in line with Powersystems' strategy.

Joining Powersystems as an Electrical Project Engineer means helping to shape the future of clean energy. In return, well support your development with qualifications and professional memberships.

• Provide exemplar project management throughout the project life cycle ensuring project goals and customer expectations are met.


• Manage, mentor and coach project engineers, providing advice and guidance from concept to completion.


• Organise and attend all project briefings and meetings with stakeholders.


• Deliver the commercial and financial goals of projects, including budget planning, procurement, and financial forecasting.


• Ensure project compliance with all health and safety regulations, producing RAMs and conducting audits.


• Build and maintain relationships with clients and supply chain partners.


• Support the design and engineering teams to produce layouts, cable schedules, testing, and commissioning procedures.


• Organise logistics of materials and equipment.


• Provide support across all business functions on compliance and standards.


• Manage interfaces between Powersystems, clients, and third-party engineers.


• Uphold a professional image and proactively improve services and efficiency.


• Demonstrate the Companys core Principles: Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership, and Proactive.

• Minimum 5 years experience of project management in the electrical contracting or utility industry.


• Proven commitment to project success.


• Excellent communicator with strong client and contractor management skills.


• Commercial management of projects between £1-10 Million.


• Excellent planning and ability to anticipate project needs.


• Degree or HND in Project Management, ideally with HV systems experience.


• Experience managing large teams.


• Professional registration with the IET at IENG / CENG level (or working towards).


• Strong organisational, IT (MS Office), and report writing skills.


• Adaptable, resilient, proactive, willing to travel, and holds a full UK driving licence.

• £55,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on skills and qualifications.


• Contributory company pension scheme.


• Private health insurance.


• Healthcare cashback plan.


• Life assurance.


• Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided.


• PPE and company clothing provided.


• Employee assistance programme.


• Mental health support.


• 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays.


• Company profit share participation.


• Flexible working arrangements (office / hybrid).


• Training and development opportunities.


• Holiday purchase scheme.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• On-site gym and free parking with EV charge points (Bristol office).

Powersystems values the wellbeing and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea-sharing, and contributions to our success.

We promote an inclusive, diverse environment with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

We offer a positive, professional workplace and excellent support for career development. We welcome those ready to help shape our future.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We look forward to receiving your application and will be in touch shortly.

Politely we ask no agencies please.