_{16th June, 2026}

Electrical Project Engineer 
Location: Preston/Lancaster (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (flexible for the right candidate)

A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering critical infrastructure projects for United Utilities is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of water and wastewater projects across the South Lakes and Lancashire region.

Based from the Preston office with hybrid working available, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the electrical aspects of projects from conception through to completion, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role The Electrical Project Engineer will work closely with project delivery teams, design engineers, senior management, and client representatives to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The role offers a blend of project delivery, technical support, stakeholder management, and site-based engineering activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the successful delivery of water and wastewater projects across the South Lakes and Lancashire region.
• Providing technical electrical engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the design team during key project stages, ensuring designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinating electrical installation activities on site and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Liaising regularly with senior management teams, project stakeholders, and United Utilities representatives.
• Managing and monitoring project progress, costs, quality, and programme performance.
• Supporting procurement activities and subcontractor management where required.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Assisting with commissioning activities and project handovers.

Requirements The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience delivering electrical projects within the water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, installation, and project delivery processes.
• Experience working with clients and senior stakeholders in a project environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and design functions.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a leading Tier 1 contractor.
• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects within the United Utilities framework.
• Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Project Engineer to join a highly respected contractor delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the North West.

How to Apply
 
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV.
For any questions regarding the role, candidates can contact: water@fyba.uk

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