Electrical Project Engineer

Biffa; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in engineering and maintenance operations as an Electrical Project Engineer. You will oversee electrical system installations, drive process improvements, and manage projects across Polymer locations. With competitive salary and career development opportunities, this role is perfect for those passionate about innovation in waste management.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Ongoing Career Development

Generous Pension Scheme

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Holiday and Travel Discounts

Life Cover

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification with relevant experience required.
• Certified in health and safety (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical supply designs and installations across Polymer locations.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and manage associated budgets.
• Oversee periodic electrical inspections and testing.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

CAD

Knowledge of Recycling Process Equipment

Education

HND in Engineering

Job description

Come and be part of the future of engineering and maintenance operations within Biffa.

Location: Redcar

Hours of work: 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)

A quick look at the role.

As an electrical Project Engineer, you will oversee the installation of electrical systems across our Polymer locations, ensuring all work meets industry standards. You will play a key role in driving process improvements alongside Operations, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement teams. Additionally, you will lead Polymer Optical Sorting and Extrusion equipment projects, supporting research, development, and testing with occasional travel within the UK and abroad.

Your Core Responsibilities.

1. Manage and authorize all electrical supply designs, installations, and modifications across all Polymer locations, ensuring compliance with legislation and insurance requirements.
2. Oversee the implementation and ongoing maintenance of periodic electrical inspections and testing.
3. Lead and support process improvement initiatives across the Polymers function.
4. Manage projects and associated budgets, ensuring timely delivery and performance requirements are met.
5. Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering documents and site plans.
6. Lead the design and sourcing of Optical Sorting systems, acting as the company expert/authority.
7. Lead the design and sourcing of Extrusion systems, acting as the company expert/authority.
8. Manage contract labour to ensure effective project support while maintaining health and safety standards.

Requirements

Here's what we require:

• Engineering qualification with relevant experience (HND advantageous).
• Certified in health and safety (IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD, and project management software.
• Knowledge of recycling process equipment.
• We could consider candidates with titles such as Electrical Technician, Industrial Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineer Technician, Electrical Systems Technician, and industry-specific roles like Plant Electrical Technician, Waste Management Electrical Technician, Heavy Machinery Electrical Technician, Automation Electrical Technician, and Industrial Maintenance Electrician. Senior and supervisory roles include Senior Electrical Technician, Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Electrical Technician, Electrical Foreman, and Electrical Team Leader.

Benefits

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing career development, training, and coaching — because if you don't grow, we don't grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover.

Changing The Way People Think About Waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it, or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Our 11,500+ people across the country trust us to provide rewarding careers that are often challenging but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa. We believe different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at every turn.