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:
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Liaise with customers to develop and propose engineering solutions
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Prepare tender packages and produce quotations
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Plan and manage projects from quotation through to commissioning and completion
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Coordinate labour, materials, and resources across projects
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Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including health and safety requirements
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Produce drawings and technical documentation for electrical and control systems
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Fault find on existing control systems and provide technical support to site teams
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Complete safety documentation, including pre-start checklists and risk assessments
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Maintain accurate in-house compliance records
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Report accidents, incidents, and near misses in line with company procedures
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Carry out work in accordance with RAMS and relevant training
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Complete electrical isolations as required
Essential Requirements:
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Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
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Relevant electrical engineering qualification
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Experience in control, automation, and instrumentation
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Proven ability to fault find and repair machine control systems
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Strong health and safety awareness, including producing RAMS
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Experience managing and delivering projects
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Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
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Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
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Confidence working independently as well as part of a team
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Willingness to learn and develop new skills in industrial and control system environments
Desirable (but not essential):
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Experience in control panel design or modification
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Electrical CAD drawing and control system design experience
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PLC and HMI programming experience
Additional Information:
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Standard working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional out-of-hours or weekend work
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Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience
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Candidates based in, or willing to relocate to, the North West of England would be ideal
