Electrical Project Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Hartlepool, UK

Department: Engineering / Capital Projects
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Benefits Package

Hours: 37 hours per week

Permanent

Start date: ASAP

About the Role

Are you an experienced Electrical Project Engineer eager to lead high-impact engineering projects in a fast-paced industrial setting?

Our clients, a leading UK-based manufacturing organisation are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to deliver large-scale engineering projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on major capital investments, drive innovation, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future sustainability and efficiency of operations.

Benefits

In return, you'll be part of an organisation that values innovation and invests in its people. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salary up to £50,000
• 35 days annual leave
• Quarterly bonus scheme (performance-dependent)
• Annual salary review
• Private healthcare (individual cover)
• Defined contribution pension scheme (10% employer / 6% employee)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme and retail discounts with major brands

Job role:

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering, maintaining, and developing engineering services for both capital and special revenue projects. You will play a key role in shaping the long-term engineering strategy by preparing proposals, investigating new technologies, and contributing to best practice across the business.

You will also provide professional technical input and represent the site in dealings with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Specifically, you will:

• Contribute to setting site policies in line with relevant ISO/IEC, EN, and BS standards.
• Organize, facilitate, and document safety studies such as risk assessments, HAZOP, and FMEA.
• Ensure that Management of Change documentation is created and maintained for all modifications.
• Support colleagues on site by applying your transferable skills to cross-functional projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver project plans in line with business strategy and long-term needs.
• Manage and deliver projects through all phases including concept, feasibility study, design, build, testing, installation, commissioning, training, documentation, handover, and acceptance.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant standards and guidance throughout the lifecycle (design, specification, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning).
• Support strategic reliability and capital plans as directed by senior engineering leadership.
• Provide expert engineering support for project execution, improvement initiatives, and problem solving.

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Educated to HNC/HND level with 7 years' experience, or Degree level with at least 3 years' relevant experience in an industrial environment.
• Drafting and 3D modelling using industry standard CAD platforms
• Proficient in using industry-standard electrical design and modelling software.
• Awareness in CDM regulations and electrical safety legislation.

Our clients

Our clients are one of the world's top steel producers, with an annual crude steel capacity exceeding 33 million tonnes and around 80,000 employees across four continents. Sustainability is at the core of their operations. They are committed to reducing energy consumption and achieving carbon neutrality by They are one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea. Join them and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of steel.

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