• Take ownership of electrical activities on complex, high-value engineering
• Work across design coordination, procurement, installation, quality assurance

About Our Client

Our client is a major engineering and construction contractor delivering Data Centres, Advanced Technology and Life Sciences facilities. The business supports large-scale engineering programmes requiring strong technical coordination, quality management and project execution capabilities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer

• Manage the electrical systems package throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review project specifications, IFC documentation and engineering drawings.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and technical submissions.
• Coordinate BIM activities and installation drawing development.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and QA requirements.
• Support site safety management and project safety file administration.
• Manage project schedules in coordination with project stakeholders.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations.
• Manage subcontractor activities, progress monitoring and workforce planning.
• Coordinate procurement activities, material deliveries and material tracking.
• Prepare and assess supplier and subcontractor tender packages.
• Support commissioning, validation and project handover activities.
• Manage construction work packs and project documentation.
• Produce internal and external progress reports.
• Maintain project cost reporting and engineering task tracking.
• Manage snagging and close-out activities.
• Support the development of junior engineers.
• Promote engineering best practices and process improvements.

The Successful Applicant

Successful Candidate for the role of Electrical Engineer :

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within the construction field.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple project stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CAD/BIM processes.
• Familiarity with Primavera or project planning software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong IT literacy and engineering software proficiency.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Knowledge of modularisation or off-site fabrication is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to complex engineering and construction projects.
• Broad project ownership across design, installation and handover phases.
• Opportunity to work in advanced technology and critical infrastructure environments.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary project environment.
• Opportunity to mentor and support junior engineers.

Quote job ref

JN-102026-7125120

Job Function

Engineering & Manufacturing

Specialisation

Electrical Engineering

Industry

Industrial / Manufacturing

Where

Zürich

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-102026-7125120