Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer - Hybrid £50,000 + package Ascot

A Global Engineering Consultancy is seeking a delivery-focused Electrical Project Engineer to join a specialist team working on diverse technical projects for major names in the Food & Drink Manufacturing Sector.

This hybrid role is based at their UK HQ near Ascot, with occasional travel to client sites for surveys and commissioning phases of projects.

This is not a design role - instead, you'll be supporting Project Managers and overall project & programme delivery (Cradle to Grave - FEED > Commissioning & Maintenance), responsible for producing Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and User Requirement Specifications (URS), managing external design partners, and overseeing technical delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities of Electrical Project Engineer

Produce URS and FDS documentation

Act as the Client's Engineer, managing external design firms

Support tendering and feasibility with internal teams

Manage electrical/ control/ automation tasks across projects

Oversee site activities and commissioning, including I/ O testing and instrumentation setup

Specify and appraise control panel components and instrumentation

Ensure accurate documentation and "As Built" records are completed

Experience & Qualifications Required for Electrical Project Engineer Role:

HNC/ HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Control Systems or related field

Circa 2-4+ years' industryl experience in Maintenance, Projects or Design-type role with project experience

Background in global EPCM, industrial process, utilities, wastewater, chemical, food & drink, or similar technical environments

Experience in Electrical Design, Project Engineering, ECI, or Electrical Maintenance

Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD (for reading/ interpreting only)

Strong understanding of schematics, instrumentation, and control panels

Familiar with PLC/ SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell)

Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, ASI, 4-20mA)

Clean UK driving license

Strong communication skillset with ability to work with major Clients in the Food & Drink industry

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 + Package

Hybrid working model

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Strong commitment to professional development - over 1,900 hours of training delivered across 67 courses in the past year

Opportunities to work on technically varied and impactful projects

Easily commutable from: Reading, Ascot, Slough, Bracknell, Woking, Guildford, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Basingstoke, Farnborough, Camberley, Windsor, Fleet, Henley-on-Thames, Leatherhead, and parts of West London (e.g., Hounslow, Ealing, Richmond)

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply today to join a forward-thinking team delivering impactful technical solutions.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC387148 England and Wales

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