Electrical Engineer

Costain Group PLC

Electrical Engineer supporting Costain’s HS2 rail infrastructure works. Designing electrical systems, coordinating contractors, and supporting installation, testing, commissioning, quality, and safety.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeWindermere • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering principles and practices, particularly within the UK rail industry, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and effective project delivery. Capable of producing quality documentation and managing technical risks while coordinating with various teams to support installation and commissioning processes.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeExperience in Rail Infrastructure ProjectsUnderstanding of UK Rail Industry StandardsECS / CSCS CardKnowledge of Electrical Installation Practices

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Hard Skills

Electrical Design PrinciplesTechnical Documentation ReviewMaterial SelectionRisk ManagementInstallation VerificationEarthing and Bonding PracticesSwitchgear KnowledgePoints Heating InstallationJunction Lighting InstallationOptical Fibre Installation

Soft Skills

Strong Written and Spoken EnglishProblem ResolutionCollaboration with Teams

Tools & Technologies

SCADAM&E SystemsRail Systems Integration

Certifications & Qualifications

ECS / CSCS CardChartered or Working Towards IEng/CEng

Industry Keywords

HS2Network Rail StandardsUK Rail Industry StandardsElectrical SystemsInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, review, and implementation of electrical systems for HRS02 HS2 open route lineside works
Interface and coordinate with HS2 Rail Systems contractors covering track, signalling, telecoms, OHLE, and HV power
Review technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
Undertake material selection and prepare technical approval and acceptance documentation
Ensure compliance with UK rail industry standards and HS2 Works Information
Produce quality documentation, including ITPS and installation verification check sheets
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks and support problem resolution
Support assurance, quality, and safety processes throughout the project lifecycle
Interface with installation and construction teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with site requirements
Provide engineering support during installation, testing, and commissioning
Coordinate engineering requirements and programme delivery with the Engineering team
Liaise with procurement to ensure appropriate electrical equipment is specified and sourced
Coordinate with Design, Safety, and Planning teams
Promote and support Costain values and behaviours across the project

Requirements

What you’ll need

HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
ECS / CSCS Card
High standard of written and spoken English
Full UK Driving Licence
Previous experience working on rail infrastructure projects in the UK
Experience in electrical engineering within large-scale infrastructure or rail systems
Strong understanding of electrical design principles and relevant UK rail industry standards, including Network Rail standards and BS 7671
Good understanding of earthing and bonding practices in a rail environment
Experience working within a main contractor or major project environment
Sound knowledge of electrical installation practices, switchgear, and associated equipment
Experience working on major UK rail projects such as HS2 or Network Rail is desirable
Knowledge of SCADA, M&E systems, or rail systems integration is desirable
Experience of points heating and junction lighting installations is desirable
Familiarity with optical fibre and copper data cable installation practices is desirable
Chartered or working towards professional accreditation such as IEng/CEng is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Support the design, review, and implementation of electrical systems for HRS02 HS2 open route lineside works
Interface and coordinate with HS2 Rail Systems contractors covering track, signalling, telecoms, OHLE, and HV power
Review technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
Undertake material selection and prepare technical approval and acceptance documentation
Ensure compliance with UK rail industry standards and HS2 Works Information
Produce quality documentation, including ITPS and installation verification check sheets
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks and support problem resolution
Support assurance, quality, and safety processes throughout the project lifecycle
Interface with installation and construction teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with site requirements
Provide engineering support during installation, testing, and commissioning
Coordinate engineering requirements and programme delivery with the Engineering team
Liaise with procurement to ensure appropriate electrical equipment is specified and sourced
Coordinate with Design, Safety, and Planning teams
Promote and support Costain values and behaviours across the project 🎯 Requirements
HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
ECS / CSCS Card
High standard of written and spoken English
Full UK Driving Licence
Previous experience working on rail infrastructure projects in the UK
Experience in electrical engineering within large-scale infrastructure or rail systems
Strong understanding of electrical design principles and relevant UK rail industry standards, including Network Rail standards and BS 7671
Good understanding of earthing and bonding practices in a rail environment
Experience working within a main contractor or major project environment
Sound knowledge of electrical installation practices, switchgear, and associated equipment
Experience working on major UK rail projects such as HS2 or Network Rail is desirable
Knowledge of SCADA, M&E systems, or rail systems integration is desirable
Experience of points heating and junction lighting installations is desirable
Familiarity with optical fibre and copper data cable installation practices is desirable
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