Electrical Project Engineer

ATA Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Overtime available

Job summary

ATA Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer in Nottinghamshire to lead LV switchgear projects from sales handover through to manufacture, test and delivery. You will liaise with internal teams and clients, produce BOMs, support electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical), conduct site surveys and ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.

The role offers clear progression routes, a structured engineering environment and opportunities for professional development, with

Qualifications

• Experience working with switchgears or demonstrated understanding of switchgear systems.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts.
• Good communication skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review project handovers from the sales team to validate technical scope.
• Support electrical design work including schematics and panel layouts (AutoCAD Electrical).
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery, conducting site visits and surveys as required.
• Select components and producing parts lists/BOMs.
• Liaise with fabrication and manufacturing teams through the build and test process.

Skills

Switchgears

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer
Nottinghamshire

£35,000 - £45,000 DOE + 22 Days Holiday and 4.5 Day Week

The Company

Our client delivers critical electrical infrastructure for sectors including data centres and hospitals. With six manufacturing facilities and all design, test, manufacture and installation carried out in-house, they have built a reputation for delivering complex solutions to major projects nationwide.

The business is experiencing strong growth, supported by long-term project wins and a robust order book. Their engineering division currently consists of around 20-25 engineers across various disciplines, with clear progression pathways into senior engineering, project management and leadership roles.

The Role

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will take ownership of LV switchgear projects from sales handover through to manufacture, test, and delivery. Acting as the technical point of contact, you’ll work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to specification. The Project Engineer will:

• Review project handovers from the sales team to validate technical scope
• Support electrical design work including schematics and panel layouts (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery, conducting site visits and surveys as required
• Selecting components and producing parts lists/BOMs
• Liaising with fabrication and manufacturing teams through the build and test process

What We’re Looking For

The right Electrical Project Engineer for this role will have:

• Experience working with or demonstrated understanding of switchgears
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts
• Good communication skills and a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset

The Benefits

For this Electrical Project Engineer role you will receive:

• £35,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience
• Clear progression routes
• Early Friday finish
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to purchase additional leave)
• Overtime available

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation