Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer | Harwich | Up to £55,000 per annum | Excellent benefits

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Harwich.

This is a varied role within the engineering team, responsible for delivering electrical, instrumentation and control projects across the site, from initial design and specification through to installation, commissioning and handover.

The Role

As an Electrical Project Engineer,

you will be responsible for:

Managing electrical and EC&I projects, including plant modifications and new installations

Producing electrical designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation

Working with LV systems, motor controls, PLCs, DCS and instrumentation

Supporting hazardous area electrical installations and process safety

requirements

Managing contractors, suppliers, quotations, project schedules and costs

Supporting commissioning, validation and project handover

Working closely with Production, Maintenance, Operations and SHEQ teams

Ensuring projects comply with relevant engineering, safety and regulatory standards, including COMAH

requirements

The Person

The successful Electrical Project Engineer will ideally have:

A strong electrical engineering background within an industrial, manufacturing or process environment

Experience managing electrical engineering projects from design through to completion.

Knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems

Experience with PLCs, DCS or industrial control systems

Experience with hazardous areas, ATEX/EN 60079 or DSEAR would be advantageous

Experience managing contractors and external suppliers

Knowledge of commissioning, plant modifications and project handover

Good understanding of health & safety, RAMS and CDM

requirements

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service

5% employer pension contribution subject to 4% employee contribution

One-to-one pension meetings

Life Assurance, 4 x basic salary

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Regular social events through the company social club, including summer and Christmas parties, theatre trips and race days

Health screening and flu vaccinations

PPE provided

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility across electrical projects, plant and process engineering