Electrical Project Engineer in Pencoed

IntaPeople; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to manage electrical projects from conception to completion. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, focusing on a culture of safety and innovation. Candidates should have a strong electrical engineering background and experience in project management within a manufacturing context.

Benefits

38 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Up to 10% matched pension

Private healthcare

Life Assurance 4x salary

Qualifications

• Proven track record in electrical engineering within industrial settings.
• Competent user of AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
• Experience managing contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure project delivery.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Coordinate and supervise installation and commissioning work.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Contractor Management

Safety Regulations

AutoCAD

IT Skills

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer

Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking manufacturing business that is deeply committed to sustainability, innovation, and long-term impact? This company is focused on delivering high-quality, technically advanced solutions that contribute to safer, more efficient, and environmentally responsible products. They empower their employees to make meaningful contributions while working in a culture that values safety, continuous improvement, and excellence.

They are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join the team. This role will be instrumental in planning and delivering electrical elements of capital investment projects, system upgrades, and new installations at a large-scale manufacturing facility.
You will most likely have an Electrical Maintenance background, with extensive commissioning and installation experience, experience managing contractors (remits of work etc.) and ideally some PLC programming and electrical design experience (although these are not essential). On offer is a highly competitive package, including:

£45,000 - £48,000 basic salary (Monday Friday, days)
Bonus up to 6% of salary
38 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Up to 10% matched pension
Private healthcare
Life Assurance 4x salary

If you're passionate about working in a technically driven, purpose-led environment where collaboration and accountability are central to the way people work this is the kind of place where you can build a fulfilling, long-term career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering colleagues to ensure successful delivery of project goals on time, on budget, and aligned with technical requirements.
• Support the definition and development of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for electrical workstreams.
• Create and update accurate electrical schematics and layout drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.
• Establish and maintain work breakdown structures for electrical tasks to ensure project clarity and accountability.
• Develop detailed electrical budgets, track costs throughout the project lifecycle, and flag any deviations.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and third-party vendors involved in electrical installations and commissioning.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and operations to ensure designs meet functional and safety requirements.
• Communicate project updates clearly and consistently to all stakeholders, escalating risks or delays as needed.
• Champion safe working practices by ensuring all work is covered by the appropriate risk assessments, permits, and safety documentation.
• Provide backup project leadership in the absence of the Project Manager.
• Ensure all electrical project work aligns with site-wide environmental, health and safety, and quality management systems.

Experience & Qualifications:

• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Proven track record delivering electrical engineering work in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with project management principles and lifecycle execution
• Experience managing contractors (remits of work etc.)
• Strong communicator with ability to manage multiple priorities and influence others
• Solid IT skills including Microsoft Office tools
• Working knowledge of safety systems and regulations
• Ideally a competent user of AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN (or similar)
• PLC programming experience would be beneficial