Electrical Construction Engineer (Highways)

Location: Leatherhead / Dartford / South Mimms (with travel across M25 network)
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry: Highways / Civil Engineering / Electrical Infrastructure

We're looking for a Construction Engineer with specialised expertise in electrical works related to road and infrastructure projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring highway schemes on the M25 are delivered safely, to specification, and in full compliance with NEC contract requirements - from design review through to on-site delivery and final completion.

• Lead constructability reviews and contribute to project planning.
• Act as NEC3/4 ECC Supervisor, ensuring contract compliance and issuing instructions where needed.
• Supervise electrical works including lighting, power, and traffic systems.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and witness commissioning activities.
• Review construction plans, H&S Files, and ensure documentation reflects completed works.
• Identify and manage risks, defects, and quality issues throughout the build.
• Liaise closely with designers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed site records and progress reports.

• Strong site-based experience on highways or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts (Supervisor accreditation desirable).
• Understanding of electrical infrastructure (e.g. street lighting, cabling).
• Degree or HND in Civil or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• ECS or CSCS card (NHSS8 preferred).
• Familiarity with BS7671 Wiring Regs and DMRB standards.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach.
• Willingness to travel across the M25 and support night/weekend shifts as required.

Join a leading team helping to maintain and upgrade one of the UK's most critical road networks. You'll work on varied, high-impact projects and play a key role in delivering them safely and to spec - with support from a professional, collaborative environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.