United Infrastructure

UK infrastructure construction and maintenance provider

Installation Engineer - Foreman

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited Kingdom£24.12 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
A strong proven track record in electrical engineering.
Strong engineering skills and testing experience.
Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Proactive approach and attention to detail.
Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
A full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Lead switchgear installations, including off-loading, installing busbars and bus wiring, and testing switchgear panels and systems.
Integrate, assemble, and modify switchgear assemblies, and supervise others performing this work.
Repair switchgear when required.
Carry out function tests, internal wiring, integration, and testing duties when required.
Supervise and coordinate site teams to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
Allocate daily tasks and monitor the performance of engineers and labourers on site.
Act as the main on-site point of contact for clients, contractors, and other trades.
Ensure work follows project drawings, specifications, and company standards.
Conduct site briefings and toolbox talks, and ensure RAMS are followed at all times.
Identify and resolve on-site issues, escalating them to the Engineering Manager when necessary.
Complete site documentation, including reports, test records, and progress updates.
Support the training and development of junior team members.
Report safety concerns, incidents, and near misses in line with company procedures.
Liaise with project management about progress, delays, and resource requirements.
Ensure quality standards are met.
Comply with site rules, personal protective equipment requirements, and health and safety regulations.

Desired Qualifications

At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to communicate with clients at all levels.
Ability to travel at short notice, including long distances.
Awareness of on-site health and safety regulations.
Willingness to work overtime when required, including working away from home Monday to Friday.

Job Description

To lead switchgear installations, off-loading, installing busbars, bus wiring, and testing the switchgear panels/ system.
Integrate/assemble and modify switchgear assemblies and supervise others doing this activity.
Repair switchgear when required.
Carry out function tests, internal wiring, integration and testing duties when required.
Supervise and coordinate site teams to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to specification.
Allocate daily tasks and monitor the performance of engineers and labourers on site.
Act as the main point of contact on site for clients, contractors and other trades.
Ensure all work is carried out in line with project drawings, specifications and company standards.
Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks and ensure RAMS are followed at all times.
Identify and resolve on-site issues, escalating where necessary to the Engineering Manager.
Complete site documentation, including reports, test records and progress updates.
Support training and development of junior team members.
Report any safety concerns, incidents or near misses in line with company procedures.
Liaise with project management regarding progress, delays and resource requirements.
Ensure quality standards are met.
Comply with all site rules, PPE requirements and H&S regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

3 years’ experience in a similar position
strong proven track record in electrical engineering
Excellent Engineering skills and Testing experience.
Strong Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Pro-active & attention to detail essential.
Good computer skills, Word, Excel, Outlook
Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

5 years’ experience in a similar position
Excellent communication skills
Ability to communicate with Clients at all levels
Ability to travel at short notice, including long distances
Team player
Willing to work overtime when required, including working away from home Monday – Friday
Awareness of H+S regulations on site

Additional Information

Working away from home is expected around 80% of the year.

Salary Range / Charge Rate: 24.12 PH

About the Company

United Infrastructure

UK infrastructure construction and maintenance provider

United Infrastructure provides critical infrastructure solutions in the UK for water, energy, power, telecoms, and property services, with two main arms: Utility Infrastructure and Social Infrastructure. It wins revenue by securing contracts for large projects and long-term maintenance frameworks, including social housing repairs and major energy/utility schemes such as a CO2 pipeline. The company differentiates itself by pursuing acquisitive growth to broaden its technical capabilities and capabilities across multiple sectors, plus its focus on large, long-dated contracts. Its goal is to strengthen its position in the critical infrastructure and energy transition space by expanding its technical footprint and customer base through selective acquisitions and steady project delivery.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: England, United Kingdom
Founded: 2004

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