Electrical & Controls Engineer

NIRAS; Ascot; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to join their team. This role involves managing electrical projects, travel to client sites, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure project success. Candidates should have a passion for engineering and a minimum of 2 years’ experience, along with relevant qualifications. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexibility

Pension contributions

Company-wide training and professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative engineering team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering.
• Understanding of industrial networks like Ethernet, Profinet, and Profibus.
• Clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tendering and liaise with the sales team.
• Manage and plan electrical/control project tasks.
• Support project delivery, ensuring technical standards are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Documentation skills

Fault finding and troubleshooting

Technical writing

Strong working knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of control systems

Education

HNC or Level 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Ascot or Burton-on-Trent (hybrid)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Role

NIRAS Group UK is looking for a motivated and technically proficient Electrical & Controls Engineer looking to take the next step and join our Electrical & Control team. This is a hybrid role, ideally based from or near to our Ascot office, and the position involves travel to client sites across the UK, supporting a wide range of engineering projects across multiple industries when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with tendering of projects and liaising with the sales team to ensure the electrical criteria can be met
• Management and planning of electrical/control/automation project tasks
• Liaising with site and project team for the duration of the installation and supporting the site manager during the installation period if any design questions should arise
• Ability to manage site activities to ensure the electrical installation is completed to programme
• Complete and issue electrical drawings to the documentation team on completion of the project
• Good fault finding and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to specify, technically and commercially appraise, recommend, select, and source various control panel components
• Ability to design and specify control systems utilising Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, ASI networks & 4-20mA technologies
• Experience with instrumentation applications including but not limited to Flow, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Weight Systems & Analytical
• Onsite commissioning and I/O testing experience including but not limited to valve and instrumentation setup and parameter selection, and setup of variable speed drives
• Support the electrical & control engineering design and delivery of projects, ensuring technical standards and project milestones are met
• Prepare and maintain accurate electrical documentation and drawings
• Liaise with customers, site teams, and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery
• Assist in panel testing, FAT, and technical evaluation of components
• Contribute to the development of project documentation including URS, engineering schedules, and commissioning reports
• Writing specifications for panel, instrumentation & installations
• Writing specifications for control systems
• Management of electrical element of any assigned project inclusive of suppliers and contractors
• Ensuring as built documentation is completed by suppliers and issued to clients

What We're Looking For:

• HNC or Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or a related subject
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering
• Excellent organisational, communication, and documentation skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and AutoCAD
• Understanding of industrial networks such as Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus,
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
• Knowledge of control systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) is advantageous (PLC & SCADA)
• Good Knowledge of technical writing
• Previous experience in the food & beverage, packaging, or utilities industries is desirable but not essential
• Experience of technical pre-sales and technical quotation writing (not essential)
• Clean UK driving licence

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000 based on experience)
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Pension contributions
• Company-wide training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team environment

About NIRAS:

NIRAS is a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy committed to sustainable progress and exceptional service delivery. With a global presence spanning over 21 countries and around 3,000 professionals, we’re dedicated to leaving a positive footprint on the world.

In the UK, we deliver comprehensive consultancy services across process industry, renewable energy, infrastructure, and international development. We strive for excellence and value team members who bring expertise, curiosity, and a drive to innovate.

Join Us in Making a Positive Impact!

If you're an Electrical Engineer with a passion for practical, hands-on delivery and a desire to contribute to sustainable progress, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the NIRAS journey.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Note: Due to time and workload constraints, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and should you not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Equal Opportunities

NIRAS Group is committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment for our employees.