Electrical Engineer

Are you an Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

Want to build your experience within Power and EHV while working on a major electrical infrastructure project?

If you have a strong grounding in electrical engineering and are keen to develop your career within the power sector, this is an opportunity to build your experience across both electrical design and site delivery.

When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.

What is the role?

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Power team working on ourMargam and Port Talbot project in South Wales.

The project includes an extension to the existing 275kV Margam substation, new GIS equipment, a new 275/33kV substation at Port Talbot and 275kV cable connections between the two sites.

Working as part of the project engineering team, you'll support the design and delivery of electrical works, working closely with designers, specialist contractors and site teams.

You'll be involved in coordinating and reviewing electrical designs and technical information, whilst also supporting the management of contractors on site to ensure works are delivered safely and in line with project requirements.

This is a great opportunity to build on your existing electrical engineering experience and develop your knowledge of EHV systems, substations and major power infrastructure, working alongside experienced engineering and delivery teams.

Location: Site based at Margam/Port Talbot, South Wales.

What do we look for?

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A few years' practical experience within an electrical engineering environment.
• Experience working with electrical designs, drawings and technical information.
• Experience working with contractors, suppliers or site-based delivery teams.
• An interest in developing your career within Power, EHV and major infrastructure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with designers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop technically.
• Previous experience within substations, HV/EHV, transmission, distribution or major infrastructure would be advantageous but is not essential.

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality. This is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half, to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme. This supports applicants who meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

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