Senior Electrical Engineer
Caldicot, South Wales
£55,000 - £66,000 + 5% Bonus + Matched Pension up to 8% + Agile Working
Our client is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects whilst providing technical leadership within a highly specialised manufacturing and engineering environment.
An established global engineering business operating within the water, marine and industrial process sectors is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Caldicot. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that support critical infrastructure worldwide, whilst enjoying flexible working arrangements and genuine long-term career stability.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering bespoke engineered systems from concept through to completion. You will lead electrical engineering activities across multiple projects while supporting and mentoring a small team of engineers and designers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading electrical engineering activities on complex capital equipment projects
- Developing control philosophies from P&ID documentation
- Producing electrical calculations including cable sizing, motor sizing, heat loss and intrinsic safety calculations
- Creating I/O schedules and electrical specifications
- Specifying instrumentation, PLC hardware and electrical equipment
- Reviewing and approving technical documentation and engineering designs
- Liaising with suppliers, vendors and manufacturing partners
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes
- Mentoring and developing junior engineers
- Managing technical workload allocation and project priorities
What We’re Looking For
We are interested in speaking with experienced Electrical Engineers who can combine strong technical capability with leadership skills.
Essential experience:
- Proven experience in electrical design and project engineering
- Experience producing electrical calculations and specifications
- Ability to interpret customer specifications and technical documentation
- Experience working with industrial control systems
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Desirable experience:
- PLC systems knowledge (Siemens or Rockwell)
- Instrumentation and process control experience
- Hazardous area (ATEX) applications knowledge
- AutoCAD experience
- Experience within process, water treatment, chemical, manufacturing, marine, oil & gas, renewable energy or industrial engineering environments
What’s On Offer?
- Basic salary of £55,000 - £66,000
- 5% annual bonus scheme
- Matched pension contributions up to 8%
- Agile working policy
- Flexible working hours around core company hours
- Hybrid working available
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Join an internationally recognised engineering organisation with a strong order book and long-term growth plans
- Opportunity to influence engineering standards and mentor future talent
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
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Senior Electrical Engineer in Caldicot employer: Ata-Recruitment-Ltd
At Ata-Recruitment-Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in Burton upon Trent, our team enjoys competitive benefits, ongoing training, and clear pathways for career advancement, all while working with cutting-edge technology in the field of robotics and automation. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
