Electrical Project Engineer: Lead Site Automation & Upgrades

REED RECRUITMENT; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical health cover

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

REED RECRUITMENT advertises an Electrical Project Engineer role in Carlisle, England. The position offers a salary between GBP45,000 and GBP52,000 per year and is full-time in a manufacturing site focused on beverages.

You will lead capital investment projects from concept to handover, drive safety and compliance, collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering and Production, and develop site improvements in a highly automated environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in electrical discipline.
• Experience managing CapEx projects, including budgeting and procurement.
• Familiarity with CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, and contractor management.
• Strong ability to influence, collaborate, and build trusted relationships.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital investment projects from concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Deliver engineering solutions to enhance reliability, performance, and efficiency (water infrastructure upgrades, boiler improvements, capacity increases).
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Production to ensure project success.
• Ensure safety and compliance and support a zero-accident goal.
• Coordinate training, documentation, and handover to operational teams.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Procurement

Safety compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Job description

REED RECRUITMENT advertises an Electrical Project Engineer role in Carlisle, England. The position offers a salary between GBP45,000 and GBP52,000 per year and is full-time in a manufacturing site focused on beverages.

You will lead capital investment projects from concept to handover, drive safety and compliance, collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering and Production, and develop site improvements in a highly automated environment.