Role: Electrical Project Engineer (FTC)
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30
Location: Maidstone (Outskirts)
Type: 18‑month to 2‑year FTC
Responsibilities
* Support delivery of electrical and control system projects across site, including systems ranging from 110V to 3.5kV and PLC/DCS upgrades
* Provide assistance with fault finding and optimisation of Siemens S7 PLCs and ABB drive equipment
* Contribute to planning and coordination of project activities to ensure effective use of time and resources in a busy environment
* Help ensure delivery of project outputs to required standards, timescales, and budgets
* Assist with review of project design requirements, including equipment layouts and process arrangements
* Undertake P and ID and drawing reviews, working closely with suppliers and on‑site stakeholders to ensure alignment
* Generate I/O lists and control system schedules based on P and ID information
* Assist in the creation and modification of electrical drawings and schematics
* Review and support approval of engineering documentation prior to release and implementation
* Support control of project budgets and associated documentation
* Liaise with OEMs, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project scope and requirements are clearly defined and understood
* Assist in sourcing and coordinating specialist resource where required to support bespoke solutions
Ideal Candidate
* Willing to be hands‑on
* Qualified in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND or Degree level or equivalent experience)
* Previous project management experience in a similar environment
* Good understanding of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls
* Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation (Siemens S7 / similar)
* Experience working with drive systems (ABB or equivalent)
* Comfortable working with technical drawings, P and IDs, and control documentation
* Strong coordination and organisational skills
* Able to communicate effectively with engineers, suppliers, and contractors
* Strong awareness of health and safety in an industrial setting
* Willingness to travel when required from time to time in support of project delivery
Benefits
* Competitive base salary
* Enhanced company pension
* Holiday allowance
* Full access to on‑site facilities (gym and canteen)
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