Electrical Project Engineer

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche manufacturing company in Bridgwater seeks an experienced Electrical Projects Engineer to lead electrical engineering projects and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has proven experience in manufacturing, a strong focus on practical electrical skills, and relevant qualifications. This role offers a salary of £48k plus overtime and excellent benefits, with a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within manufacturing.
• Strong practical electrical skills with compliance knowledge.
• Ability to plan work schedules and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and install electrical containment systems.
• Maintain and upgrade LV distribution systems.
• Act as Electrical Duty Holder ensuring compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project delivery experience

Problem Solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation

18th edition of Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Job description

Electrical Projects Engineer
Reporting into Head of Engineering
Manufacturing
Bridgwater
£48k plus Overtime plus excellent benefits
Monday - Friday 40 hours day shift

My client, a successful and growing niche manufacturing company (circa £40m TO), is looking to recruit an Electrical Project Engineer to join their dynamic engineering Team, to lead and carry out electrical engineering projects at the site in Bridgwater. The successful Electrical Project Engineer will have strong focus on hands on installation, containment design and electrical distribution. The role will also include acting as Electrical Duty Holder; ensuring compliance with statutory regulations maintaining safe, efficient electrical infrastructure that supports production and capital projects.

Main Duties will include:
·Project Delivery: design and install electrical containment systems (tray, trunking, conduit, cable ladder). Plan and execute electrical installations for new machinery and infrastructure. Coordinate contractors and suppliers for project execution and compliance-
·Electrical Systems and Distributions: Maintain and upgrade LV distribution systems (switchgear, panels and submains). Carry out load assessments and cable sizing for new equipment. Ensure all electrical work complies with BS 7671 (IET Wiring regulations)
·Hands-on Engineering: Carry out on sire electrical work (e.g. cable pulling, terminations, testing). Support other teams with fault-finding and root cause analysis. Supervise and mentor apprentices or junior electricians as and when required and directed by the business.
·Compliance & Duty Holder Responsibilities: Act as the site Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with EAWR (Electricity at Work Regulations). Maintain up-to-date electrical schematics, risk assessments and inspection records. Lead electrical safety audits
·- Health & Safety: adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Key skills and qualifications:
·Industry experience: Proven experience in a similar role within manufacturing, production, FMCG or a related industry. Strong electrical engineering knowledge (e.g., PLCs, VSDs and control panels). Project delivery experience and strong practical electrical skills. Excellent understanding of electrical safety and compliance.
·Qualifications: NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation. 18th edition of Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). C&G 2391 or equivalent in Inspection & Testing (desirable)
·Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team under minimal supervision.
·Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: able to identify complex problems, evaluate options, propose and implement solutions. Uses sound logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.
·Planning and organizing: able to plan work schedules effectively and delivers to agreed timescales. Able to prioritize and juggle various workloads.
·Interpersonal skills: strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to build constructive relationships, use diplomacy and tact. Confident in collaborating with all business stakeholders and use concise language to explain technical affairs.

This role may suit a person that has previously worked as an Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Electrical Project, Electrical Engineer - Projects and is commutable from Bristol, Taunton, Weston super mare, Clevedon, Street, Shepton mallet, Bridgwater, Highbridge