Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- The Project Electrical Engineer is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems and works on construction projects.
- The role ensures that all electrical activities are executed safely, efficiently, within approved specifications, budget, and project timelines, while complying with applicable engineering standards, statutory requirements, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution:
- Review electrical drawings, designs, specifications, BOQs, method statements, and project requirements.
- Plan and coordinate electrical installation activities in line with the approved project programme.
- Supervise the execution of electrical works, including power distribution, lighting, earthing, cabling, containment, generators, transformers, and other electrical systems.
- Ensure electrical works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
- Coordinate electrical activities with civil, structural, mechanical, architectural, and other project teams.
- Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned electrical works.
- Identify potential project constraints and recommend appropriate solutions.
Technical Supervision:
- Supervise contractors, subcontractors, technicians, electricians, and other electrical personnel.
- Inspect electrical installations and verify compliance with approved designs and specifications.
- Review shop drawings, material submittals, technical proposals, and installation details.
- Conduct inspections and ensure proper testing of electrical installations before handover.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems and provide technical solutions.
- Ensure proper installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
- Ensure that all electrical materials and equipment used on site meet approved technical specifications.
Quality Assurance & Control:
- Implement quality control procedures for electrical works.
- Conduct regular inspections and ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Identify defects, non-conformities, and deviations and ensure timely corrective actions.
- Maintain proper documentation of inspections, tests, approvals, and commissioning activities.
- Liaise with the QA/QC team to ensure electrical works meet project quality standards.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:
- Ensure all electrical activities comply with project HSE requirements and applicable regulations.
- Enforce safe working practices among electrical personnel and subcontractors.
- Ensure appropriate isolation, lockout/tagout, permit-to-work, and electrical safety procedures are followed.
- Participate in toolbox meetings, safety inspections, and risk assessments.
- Immediately report electrical hazards, incidents, and unsafe practices.
- Promote a strong safety culture across all electrical activities.
Materials & Resource Management:
- Prepare and review electrical material requirements based on project scope and programme.
- Monitor the availability and proper utilisation of electrical materials, tools, and equipment.
- Inspect delivered electrical materials and equipment to ensure compliance with approved specifications.
- Minimise material wastage and prevent misuse or loss of project resources.
- Coordinate with Procurement and Stores teams to ensure timely availability of required materials.
Project Documentation & Reporting:
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on electrical activities and project progress.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, commissioning, drawings, and technical submissions.
- Track electrical work progress against the approved programme.
- Prepare and review site records, RFIs, inspection requests, snag lists, and as-built documentation.
- Provide technical updates and progress reports to the Project Manager.
- Maintain proper documentation for project handover and close-out.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management:
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
- Attend project coordination and technical meetings as required.
- Monitor the performance of electrical subcontractors and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Review contractors' work programmes and provide technical input where required.
- Resolve technical issues and coordinate approvals with relevant stakeholders.
Testing, Commissioning & Handover:
- Develop and monitor electrical testing and commissioning plans.
- Supervise testing and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
- Ensure all defects and outstanding works are resolved before handover.
- Coordinate preparation of as-built drawings, operation manuals, warranties, test certificates, and other handover documents.
- Support project close-out and final commissioning activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Percentage of electrical works completed within approved project schedule.
- Compliance with approved electrical drawings and specifications.
- Percentage reduction in electrical defects and rework.
- Timely completion of inspections, testing, and commissioning.
- Compliance with project HSE requirements and zero major electrical safety incidents.
- Material utilisation and control against approved budgets.
- Timely submission of electrical reports and project documentation.
- Contractor/subcontractor performance and compliance.
- Successful completion of electrical system testing and commissioning.
- Client/consultant satisfaction with electrical works.
- Timely closure of snags, non-conformities, and outstanding electrical works.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in electrical engineering within the construction industry.
- Proven experience in building, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, or residential construction projects.
- Professional certification/membership such as COREN, NSE, or other relevant professional body is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and construction practices.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering/design software.
- Knowledge of relevant electrical codes, standards, and HSE requirements.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: savgretconsulting@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.