Electrical Project Engineer – Factory Automation & Capex

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension up to 12%

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical health cover

Professional development focus

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a manufacturing site in Cumbria. The role focuses on delivering capital investments, driving site improvements and achieving efficient commissioning and handover.

You will manage CapEx projects, coordinate across Safety, Quality and Production, and ensure compliance with CDM and other regulations as you push for continuous improvement and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering.
• CapEx project budgeting and procurement experience.
• Familiarity with CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital investment projects from concept through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Deliver engineering solutions to improve reliability, performance and efficiency across initiatives such as water infrastructure upgrades, boiler improvements and capacity increases.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering and Production to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Ensure all activities comply with legislation, standards and site requirements, supporting a zero-accident goal.
• Facilitate training, prepare documentation and ensure smooth project handover to operations.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a manufacturing site in Cumbria. The role focuses on delivering capital investments, driving site improvements and achieving efficient commissioning and handover.

You will manage CapEx projects, coordinate across Safety, Quality and Production, and ensure compliance with CDM and other regulations as you push for continuous improvement and operational readiness.