Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Newton Abbot, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P14295 |
Summary
Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager / Project Coordinator
An excellent opportunity for a Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial and industrial electrical installation projects, assisting with coordination, compliance, documentation, and project control within an office-based environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Site Engineer, Project Coordinator
SALARY: £45,000 per annum + Benefits (includes regular training updates, personal development programme and company pension scheme)
LOCATION: Newton Abbot, Devon, South West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team working across commercial and industrial electrical installations.
As a Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager you will support the Projects Manager with planning, coordination, and control of labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely and in line with programme requirements.
The Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager role is predominantly office based, with occasional nationwide site visits, making it ideal for an electrician or site-based professional looking to move into a project-focused office role.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager include:
Project Coordination Support: Assisting with the coordination of labour, subcontractors, materials, and plant
Procurement Administration: Placing orders for hire plant, materials, and subcontract services
Health and Safety Documentation: Completing risk assessments, method statements, and associated H&S paperwork
Design and Specification Control: Ensuring drawings and specifications are issued to site
Labour Planning: Checking that sufficient labour resources are allocated to each project
Testing and Certification: Checking and issuing electrical test certificates
Project Close-Out: Collecting project documentation and issuing O&M manuals to clients
Cost Control Support: Pricing small projects and variations
Plant and Equipment Compliance: Ensuring all plant and equipment meets compliance standards
Quality and ISO Compliance: Completing documentation in line with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Previous experience working on commercial and industrial electrical installation projects
Experience supporting electrical project management or coordination activities
City & Guilds Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or NVQ Level 4 and above)
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Good communication and telephone skills
A professional, organised, and proactive approach to work
DESIRABLE
Health and Safety knowledge, including CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme or equivalent
Experience using electrical estimating software
Exposure to electrical design software
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14295
Full-Time, Permanent Construction and Trades Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Newton Abbot, Devon, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
An excellent opportunity for a Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial and industrial electrical installation projects, assisting with coordination, compliance, documentation, and project control within an office-based environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Supervisor, Electrical Site Engineer, Project Coordinator
SALARY: £45,000 per annum + Benefits (includes regular training updates, personal development programme and company pension scheme)
LOCATION: Newton Abbot, Devon, South West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to join a growing project delivery team working across commercial and industrial electrical installations.
As a Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager you will support the Projects Manager with planning, coordination, and control of labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely and in line with programme requirements.
The Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager role is predominantly office based, with occasional nationwide site visits, making it ideal for an electrician or site-based professional looking to move into a project-focused office role.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Junior Electrical Engineer / Assistant Project Manager include:
Project Coordination Support: Assisting with the coordination of labour, subcontractors, materials, and plant
Procurement Administration: Placing orders for hire plant, materials, and subcontract services
Health and Safety Documentation: Completing risk assessments, method statements, and associated H&S paperwork
Design and Specification Control: Ensuring drawings and specifications are issued to site
Labour Planning: Checking that sufficient labour resources are allocated to each project
Testing and Certification: Checking and issuing electrical test certificates
Project Close-Out: Collecting project documentation and issuing O&M manuals to clients
Cost Control Support: Pricing small projects and variations
Plant and Equipment Compliance: Ensuring all plant and equipment meets compliance standards
Quality and ISO Compliance: Completing documentation in line with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Previous experience working on commercial and industrial electrical installation projects
Experience supporting electrical project management or coordination activities
City & Guilds Electrical Installation NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or NVQ Level 4 and above)
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Good communication and telephone skills
A professional, organised, and proactive approach to work
DESIRABLE
Health and Safety knowledge, including CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme or equivalent
Experience using electrical estimating software
Exposure to electrical design software
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14295
Full-Time, Permanent Construction and Trades Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Newton Abbot, Devon, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ