Electrical Project Engineer
Location: Cumbria (hybrid)
Sector: Water
Permanent
A well-established and highly regarded electrical engineering contractor is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join its growing team due to continued success and increasing demand.
The business operates across electrical installations, fire and security systems, testing and inspection, control systems and automation, and data services. It delivers high-quality solutions to commercial and industrial clients and offers a varied role suited to an enthusiastic engineer who enjoys working across multiple disciplines and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Liaise with customers to develop and propose engineering solutions
Prepare tender packages and produce quotations
Plan and manage projects from quotation through to commissioning and completion
Coordinate labour, materials, and resources across projects
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements
Produce drawings and technical documentation for electrical and control systems
Fault find on existing control systems and provide technical support to site teams
Complete safety documentation, including pre-start checklists and risk assessments
Maintain accurate in-house compliance records
Report accidents, incidents, and near misses in line with company procedures
Carry out work in accordance with RAMS and relevant training
Complete electrical isolations as required
Essential Requirements:
Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
Relevant electrical engineering qualification
Experience in control, automation, and instrumentation
Proven ability to fault find and repair machine control systems
Strong health and safety awareness, including producing RAMS
Experience managing and delivering projects
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Confidence working independently as well as part of a team
Willingness to learn and develop new skills in industrial and control system environments
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience in control panel design or modification
Electrical CAD drawing and control system design experience
PLC and HMI programming experience
Additional Information:
Standard working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours or weekend work
Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience
Candidates based in, or willing to relocate to, the North West of England would be ideal