Electrical Project Engineer (Ex-Forces)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Company Benefits

Death in Service

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer (Ex-Forces) to lead marine electrical projects from early stages through execution. You will manage documentation, budgets, and timelines, with travel across the UK and internationally.

The role offers training, progression, and a supportive, employee-first culture. Hybrid working is available after initial training, with a 38-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Candidate has strong electrical engineering foundation and project management experience.
• Ex-forces background is highly desirable and beneficial.
• Experience overseeing electrical marine projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical marine projects to ensure timelines, budgets and quality.
• Manage manuals, procedures, and project documentation.
• Conduct site visits across the UK and internationally.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Ex-forces background

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer (Ex-Forces)

£47,500 - £52,500 + Training + Progression + Company Benefits + Death in Service

Wirral

Are you an Electrical Project Engineer from an ex-forces background, looking to join an exciting and innovative company where you will be overseeing a variety of interesting complex projects within the Marine industry, including cruise and naval ships?

Are you looking to join a well-established and nurturing company where you can develop your career with a plethora of specialised training, including support through a degree, and a wide range of progression opportunities tailored to your aspirations?

In this role you will be given the autonomy to oversee electrical marine projects, from breakdowns to major refits, with ample travel opportunities across the UK and Internationally. Key duties include being responsible for the management of manuals, procedures, and documentation associated with projects, whilst ensuring they adhere to budgets, timelines, and regulations. The role is predominantly office based, with scope for hybrid working after training.

This company is globally recognised, heading up projects across the UK and the globe, experiencing continuous successes since its establishment nearly 30 years ago. As they continue to grow and provide premium electrical engineering services they aim to expand into new industries and acquire more projects, whilst maintain their family-like, collaborative atmosphere.

This role would suit a Project Engineer with an ex-forces background, with experience working with electric projects, looking to join a company offering a long-term career with clear progression in wide breadth of directions and ongoing, specialist training.

The Role:

• Oversee electrical marine projects
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality compliance
• Manage documentation, manuals, and procedures
• Site visits across the UK and internationally
• 38 hours a week, 8 - 4:30, Monday to Thursday, 2:00 finish on Fridays, scope for hybrid working

The Person:

Electrical Project Engineer

Ex-forces background

Reference number: BBBH27217

Project, Process, Marine, Naval, Electrical, Electronic, Ex-forces, Renewable, Energy, Engineering, Engineer, Wirral, Liverpool, Birkenhead, MOD, Ships, Vessel, HV, LV, PLC, Switchgear, Offshore

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.