Electrical Project Engineer - LV Switchgear Projects

Vantage Consulting; Washington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + holidays

Private healthcare

Company pension

Professional development sponsorship

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to UK & internationalprojects

Collaborative engineering environment

Job summary

Vantage Consulting Limited seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to lead LV switchgear design and delivery across the UK and internationally. You will join the engineering team and own projects from initial design through to installation and commissioning.

You will work closely with estimating, manufacturing, production and field teams to ensure successful, on-time delivery while maintaining high technical standards and meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, ETAP or SEE Electrical.
• Knowledge of BS7671, EN 61439 and IEC standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical designs, schematics and panel layouts using CAD software.
• Develop functional design specifications for LV protection and control systems.
• Manage electrical projects from design through to installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Organise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Collaborate with estimating teams to convert concepts into detailed designs.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and sales teams.
• Prepare technical submissions, operating manuals and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budgets and timescales.
• Monitor progress and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical regulations and standards.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

ETAP

SEE Electrical

Job description

Vantage Consulting Limited seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to lead LV switchgear design and delivery across the UK and internationally. You will join the engineering team and own projects from initial design through to installation and commissioning.

You will work closely with estimating, manufacturing, production and field teams to ensure successful, on-time delivery while maintaining high technical standards and meeting regulatory requirements.