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Project Engineer - Electrical

EQUANS
Greater Manchester
3 days ago
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Are you ready to lead high-impact projects in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector? At Bouygues Energies & Services Industry, an Equans Group Company we are expanding our specialist team and looking for a Project Engineer Electrical to deliver excellence in fit out works across complex, regulated environments. This is a site based role that will require travel.


We design, build and maintain cutting-edge facilities for some of the most innovative clients in the industry. If you are passionate about quality, safety and delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

What you will deliver?

 Assist with co-ordinate and control the on-site construction process ensuring the site build progresses in line with plan


Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documents
Attend site meetings, effectively communicate and provide information for Progress Reports
Chair and minute the subcontractor meetings in the absence of the Site or Project Manager
Monitor project progress, budgets and timelines, reporting any risks or delays
Assist the Site Manager in the management of materials if required
Record keeping (diary, drawing register, H&S, COSHH Assessments, As built drawings, Levels & Foundations records, site H&S file)
Assist in ensuring that work is carried out in full conformance with quality environmental and safety requirements 

What we can offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)


Life Cover equivalent to 4 timesannual salary
Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme 
Private Medical Insurance 
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Proven technical knowledge of Electrical Services


Knowledge and skills to effectively problem solve
A keen desire to continually develop knowledge further
Be self-motivated, with proven organisational ability and the drive to meet deadlines
Customer focused with the ability to communicate effectively with clients
Attention to Health and Safety matters
Commercially astute
Experience working with a main contractor or large subcontractor is desirable
Degree or equivalent in an Electrical discipline is desirable
Familiarity with controlled environments, in the pharmaceutical, cleanroom or healthcare environment would be desirable

Who are we?

Equans, a subsidiary of the Bouygues group, is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90, employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billions euros in .

Bouygues Energies & Services Industry, a Equans Group company, specialise in executing technically challenging, time sensitive projects in critical environments: cleanrooms, laboratories, industrial plants, and data centres. With over 50 years of experience, we offer our clients seamless consulting and engineering solutions through an in-house design, build, operate and maintain delivery model. 

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovate and challenging projects. We offer competitive basic salaries with generous company benefits.

Whats next

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Bouygues Energies & Services Industry, a Equans Group Company were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Bouygues Energies & Services youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Bouygues Energies & Services and EQUANS Managers.

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