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Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

NG Bailey·Derby·Posted 3 weeks ago
🟢 Permanent⭐ Senior
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Job description

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Senior Project Engineer Derby Permanent Competitive Salary Car/Car Allowance Flexible Benefits: Competitive, DOE Summary We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Senior Project Engineer to join our team on a large site near Derby and help deliver a significant project as part of a larger framework. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering this project and will help us to deliver on specific packages. You’ll be responsible for ensuri...
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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Electrical Engineering degreeProject Management experienceSite ManagementElectrical Systems DesignIET regulations knowledgeConstruction industry experience
Nice-to-have
Framework delivery experienceCommercial project backgroundTeam leadership experienceCommissioning expertise
Soft skills
LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam ManagementStakeholder ManagementAttention to Detail
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⭐ Highlight your electrical project engineering experience at the top of your CV as NG Bailey specifically seeks this expertise for their Derby framework

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📊 Quantify your project delivery results: 'Led electrical installation for £2.8M commercial project, completing 3 weeks ahead of schedule'

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🔧 Emphasise your experience with large-scale electrical projects and framework delivery as this role involves significant project packages

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🏗️ Showcase your site management capabilities as this position requires on-site presence near Derby for project delivery

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🎯 Include specific electrical systems you've worked with and any relevant certifications like IET or BS 7671 compliance

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  • Led electrical installation project for 45,000 sq ft commercial development, delivering £2.1M package 2 weeks ahead of schedule
  • Managed electrical design and commissioning for 8-building industrial complex, coordinating 15-person engineering team across 18-month timeline
  • Delivered electrical infrastructure for retail framework contract, completing 12 individual packages totalling £4.8M in project value

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Dear Hiring Manager,

NG Bailey's reputation for delivering complex electrical projects makes this Senior Project Engineer position exactly the career progression I'm seeking. My 8 years in electrical project management and proven track record with large-scale commercial installations align perfectly with your Derby framework requirements.

My background in electrical engineering has equipped me with comprehensive experience in project delivery, from initial design through to commissioning. I have successfully managed electrical packages worth over £3M and led cross-functional teams of up to 12 engineers and technicians.

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Interview questions

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Technical

  • How do you approach electrical system design for large commercial projects?
  • What experience do you have with framework delivery and package management?
  • How do you ensure compliance with electrical regulations during project delivery?
  • Describe your approach to commissioning electrical systems on large sites
  • What electrical design software and tools are you proficient with?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to deliver a challenging electrical project under tight deadlines
  • Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple stakeholders on a complex project
  • How do you handle technical problems that arise during project delivery?
  • Give an example of when you had to lead a team through a difficult phase of a project
  • Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach when project requirements changed
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Tell me about a time you had to deliver a challenging electrical project under tight deadlines

During a retail park development in Manchester, we faced a 6-week delay due to structural changes, compressing our electrical installation timeline from 16 to 10 weeks. I immediately restructured our 18-person team into 3 specialised crews working parallel zones, implemented daily progress reviews, and negotiated extended working hours with the client. I also secured additional temporary power supplies to enable concurrent testing. Through this approach, we completed the £1.8M electrical installation just 2 days behind the revised schedule, avoiding £45,000 in penalty costs and maintaining our framework partnership.
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Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple stakeholders on a complex project

On a mixed-use development project worth £3.2M, I coordinated between the main contractor, 4 subcontractors, the client's facilities team, and local authority inspectors. Weekly stakeholder meetings became essential when design changes affected multiple trades. I created a shared digital dashboard tracking electrical progress against other trades' schedules, which reduced coordination conflicts by 60%. When the mechanical contractor's delays threatened our cable installation timeline, I negotiated a revised sequence with all parties, ultimately delivering our electrical package on time while maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders for future framework opportunities.

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