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Posted 17 August, 2026

Electrical Engineer

Kier Group
Woking, England, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as an Electrical Project Engineer!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our dynamic Thames Water Major Projects team based in the beautiful Wisley, Surrey.

Location & Hours

Location: Wisley, Surrey

Hours: 45 hours per week - with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!

Your Role

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering electrical engineering excellence for major water infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is quality-focused and has a proven track record in managing Low Voltage Electrical works and Motor Control Centre delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Reviewing and commenting on electrical documentation, including block cable diagrams, load schedules, and MCC/RTU electrical schematics to ensure compliance with asset standards.
  • Representing Kier at client meetings and coordinating electrical commissioning activities with the Thames Water Operations team on live process plants.
  • Conducting fault finding and system configuration for electrical equipment, including Motor Control Centres and local control panels.
  • Attending Factory Acceptance Tests to ensure MCC/RTU builds meet all design criteria and operate according to process requirements.
  • Supporting MCC manufacturers to ensure designs comply with Thames Water Standards and conducting technical reviews of Electrical Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You hold an HNC qualification in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline.
  • You have experience in low voltage electrical installations on large-scale water treatment works.
  • You possess a working knowledge of large motor control centres and understand communications protocols such as Profibus, DeviceNet, and Ethernet IP.
  • You are safety-conscious with experience in setting people to work safely and have strong contractor management skills.
  • You have excellent interpersonal skills, are versatile and reliable, and can work effectively as part of a multi-discipline team.

At Kier, we value potential! If you don’t meet every single requirement, don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to have a conversation!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the options available to you!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great. #joinkier #LI-CH1

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