Electrical Project Engineer Location: Derby | Remote / Home Based (UK) with occasional travel to the Derby office and customer sites Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance + Benefits Type: Permanent, Full Time Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Location: Derby | Remote / Home Based (UK) with occasional travel to the Derby office and customer sites A leading engineering consultancy and EPC delivering complex capital projects across the food & beverage and wider process manufacturing sectors is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This opportunity is likely to suit an Electrical Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, EC&I Engineer or Project Engineer looking to take ownership of capital projects from concept development through to commissioning and handover. Working within a collaborative project delivery environment, you will support the delivery of major capital investment and process improvement projects for leading manufacturing clients across the UK and internationally. Unlike many traditional engineering positions, this role offers significant exposure to project delivery, client engagement, contractor management and commissioning activities rather than purely detailed design work. The Electrical Project Engineer Role As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering technically challenging projects within highly automated industrial process environments. Responsibilities for the Electrical Project Engineer will include: Managing electrical and controls aspects of capital engineering projects Developing User Requirement Specifications (URS) Reviewing and approving Functional Design Specifications (FDS) Reviewing control philosophies and technical design documentation Coordinating electrical, controls and instrumentation activities Supporting automation and process control system implementation Managing engineering contractors, system integrators and equipment suppliers Client stakeholder engagement and technical leadership Site surveys and technical assessments Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) Installation, commissioning and project handover activities Technical documentation, reporting and project governance Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget What We're Looking For Experience within Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation or EC&I Experience delivering projects within food & beverage, FMCG, manufacturing or industrial process environments Experience developing User Requirement Specifications (URS) Experience reviewing or approving Functional Design Specifications (FDS) Knowledge of industrial control systems, PLCs, SCADA and process automation Understanding of electrical distribution, motor control and instrumentation systems Experience working with system integrators, OEMs and engineering contractors Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Practical and solutions-focused engineering approach Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK and internationally as required Why Join? Work remotely from anywhere within the UK Deliver complex capital projects within industrial process and manufacturing environments Take ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning Work closely with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams Gain exposure to UK and international projects Join a growing consultancy and EPC business with excellent long-term career prospects Diverse and technically challenging engineering programmes Supportive and collaborative working environment What's On Offer? Salary up to £70,000 £5,500 Car Allowance Remote UK-Based Working Flexible Working Arrangements Pension Scheme Company Benefits Package Professional Development Opportunities Full Project Lifecycle Involvement UK and International Travel Commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicester, Loughborough, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and surrounding areas If you're an Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, EC&I Engineer or Electrical Project Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on complex industrial process projects from concept through to commissioning whilst working remotely within the UK, we'd like to hear from you. To find out more about Progressive please visit
Electrical Project Engineer in Derby employer: Progressive Recruitment
As a leading engineering organisation in the nuclear infrastructure sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises safety and engineering excellence. Our Glasgow location offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while engaging in complex, meaningful projects that contribute to employee growth and development. We are committed to providing our team with opportunities for professional advancement, mentorship, and continuous improvement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking to make a significant impact in their field.
