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
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
- 5% employer pension contribution subject to 4% employee contribution
- 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.
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Electrical Project Engineer employer: Prime Appointments Ltd
Join a leading specialist interiors company in Ipswich, where your expertise as a Health and Safety Advisor will be valued and impactful. With a strong commitment to employee development, a collaborative work culture, and a focus on continuous improvement, this role offers you the chance to contribute to high-end projects while ensuring a safe working environment. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic team that prioritises health and safety excellence and supports your professional growth.
