Electrical Project Engineer – Automation
Location: Leicestershire
Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35)
Overtime: £450 per day (Weekends & Nights)
Contract: 6 - 12 months (Mon–Fri, 07:00–17:00)
Start: Immediate
ECS Card Required
We are supporting a major automation project and are looking for an organised and technically minded Electrical Project Engineer to provide documentation, reporting, and defect coordination support across testing and commissioning activities.
This is a documentation and coordination-focused role, working closely with engineering and integration teams. The position is primarily office-based, with occasional site attendance (office and site are co-located).
Key Responsibilities
Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail
Maintain defect logs, dashboards, and reporting tools
Own and update test documentation and scripts
Liaise with engineering and integration teams to clarify and resolve issues
Produce project status reports and progress updates
Attend site occasionally to verify defect fixes and gather updates
Requirements
Background in automation or material handling systems
(e.g. conveyors, cranes, shuttles, PLC/WCS/WMS/TMS environments)
Experience in commissioning, system integration, testing, or project engineering
Strong documentation, reporting, and coordination skills
Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, and defect management workflows
ECS or CSCS card for site access
Strong communication and attention to detail
Proficient in Excel and reporting tools
Benefits
Immediate start
Competitive outside IR35 day rate
Overtime opportunities
6-12 month contract with strong potential for extension
I am looking to speak with experienced Electrical Project Engineers, Automation Commissioning Engineers, or Integration Engineers who enjoy structured project support and documentation-driven roles.
Contact:
Fred O’Reilly – ATA Recruitment
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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