Prime Appointments
Electrical Project Engineer
Electrical Project Engineer at Prime Appointments, based in Parkeston, Essex, paying £55,000 - £60,079 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £60,079 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Parkeston, Essex
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
About 13% above the going rate for electrical engineer
Reference e9ff87f3aa1bcd7b953969f67abb0fcec18fd9be
About the role
Electrical Project Engineer Harwich Up to £55,000 per annum Excellent benefits
We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Harwich.
This is a varied role within the engineering team, responsible for delivering electrical, instrumentation and control projects across the site, from initial design and specification through to installation, commissioning and handover.
The Role
As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Managing electrical and EC&I projects, including plant modifications and new installations
- Producing electrical designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation
- Working with LV systems, motor controls, PLCs, DCS and instrumentation
- Supporting hazardous area electrical installations and process safety requirements
- Managing contractors, suppliers, quotations, project schedules and costs
- Supporting commissioning, validation and project handover
- Working closely with Production, Maintenance, Operations and SHEQ teams
- Ensuring projects comply with relevant engineering, safety and regulatory standards, including COMAH requirements
The Person
The successful Electrical Project Engineer will ideally have:
- A strong electrical engineering background within an industrial, manufacturing or process environment
- Experience managing electrical engineering projects from design through to completion.
- Knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems
- Experience with PLCs, DCS or industrial control systems
- Experience with hazardous areas, ATEX/EN 60079 or DSEAR would be advantageous
- Experience managing contractors and external suppliers
- Knowledge of commissioning, plant modifications and project handover
- Good understanding of health & safety, RAMS and CDM requirements
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service
- 5% employer pension contribution subject to 4% employee contribution
- One-to-one pension meetings
- Life Assurance, 4 x basic salary
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Regular social events through the company social club, including summer and Christmas parties, theatre trips and race days
- Health screening and flu vaccinations
- PPE provided
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking for a varied role with genuine responsibility across electrical projects, plant and process engineering.
Reference: e9ff87f3aa1bcd7b953969f67abb0fcec18fd9be · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Prime Appointments
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