Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Harwich
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
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