Electrical And Control&Nbsp;Project Engineer

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; Parkeston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a proactive Electrical and Control Project Engineer to join a specialist chemical refinery in Essex. You will lead projects focusing on electrical and control systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while managing resources effectively. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and healthcare support.

Benefits

25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service)

5% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Healthcare & EAP Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Sick Pay - up to 6 months full, 6 months half pay

Long-service awards

Regular social events through our active Social Club

Income Protection after 5 years' service

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical systems design, including HV/LV and hazardous area installations.
• Strong background in PLC, DCS, and field instrumentation.
• Proven ability to manage capital projects and major shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, commission, and validate electrical and control systems for plant.
• Manage project resources, materials, contractors, costs, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with site safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Electrical systems design

PLC and DCS expertise

Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Project management experience

AutoCAD familiarity

Organisational skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Electrical and Control Project Engineer

Full Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary (£45,000 - £55,000 DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Location- Essex

A specialist chemical refinery and leading supplier of high-value hydrocarbon-based products and solutions. They manufacture and supply a wide range of products including specialty fuels (such as racing and performance fuels), solvents, distillates, and aromatics. Their operations serve industries like automotive, aviation, energy, and industrial manufacturing.

A new oppertunity for a proactive and experienced Electrical and Controls Project Engineer to join our EC&I Department. You\'ll lead and support a range of electrical, instrumentation and control system projects - ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, commission, and validate electrical and control systems for new and modified plant in accordance with COMAH regulations.
• Design of motor control circuits, control systems, and LV/hazardous area cable circuits.
• Specify equipment for use in ATEX-zoned environments.
• Produce control system specifications, safety parameters, and validation documentation.
• Manage project resources, materials, contractors, costs, and timelines.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ensure documentation, inspections, and modifications are appropriately recorded and shared.
• Uphold all site safety, environmental, and quality procedures (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001).

Key Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated design experience in electrical systems including HV/LV and hazardous area installations (to EN60079).
• Strong background in PLC, DCS, and field instrumentation - including intrinsically safe systems.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience managing capital projects, major shutdowns, or working within CDM environments.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Maintenance Management Systems, project documentation and handover processes.
• Proven ability to assess and review method statements, risk assessments, and change management procedures.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

What\'s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) + bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution (subject to 4% employee contribution)
• Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
• Healthcare & EAP Scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Sick Pay - up to 6 months full, 6 months half pay
• Long-service awards
• Free vending, PPE, and annual health screening
• Regular social events through our active Social Club
• Income Protection (after 5 years\' service)
• Supportive environment with individual pension planning sessions