Project Engineer

Flex; Kendal Fell; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Project Engineer to link Sales, Engineering, Production and Project Management across Kendal or Blackburn. You will provide technical oversight to ensure customer designs meet high standards and compliance, preparing designs and calculations while supporting tender and on-site activities.

The role requires an Electrical Engineering qualification and experience with switchgear and electrical distribution.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with LV/MV switchgear, control panels and electrical distribution systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and produce accurate engineering documentation.
• Travel is required, typically less than 20% of time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project technical planning and design with execution.
• Support tender submissions by ensuring technical compliance with standards and regulations.
• Turn successful tenders into deliverable designs and review proposed solutions.
• Prepare project-specific design calculations.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Support manufacturing during build, assembly and testing.
• Review O&M manuals and training materials.
• Serve as technical point of contact for live projects and vendor calls.
• Assist RCA reporting with Quality team.
• Support training and development activities for the team.

Skills

Switchgear experience

Electrical distribution

Single line diagrams

Protection devices

Engineering documentation

BS/IEC standards

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND or Electrical Eng degree

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Project Engineer, located in Kendal or Blackburn.

As a Project Engineer, you will act as the link between the Sales, Engineering, Production, and Project Management teams. You will provide technical oversight to ensure customer designs and specifications are delivered to the highest standards.

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordination of project technical planning and design with execution.
• Support the sales team during tender submissions by ensuring technical compliance with relevant standards and regulations and providing guidance on specification CDE and technical submittals.
• Work with the electrical and mechanical engineering teams to turn successful tenders into deliverable designs and review those designs to confirm the proposed solution.
• Prepare project-specific design calculations.
• Communicate at all levels in a clear, concise way to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the manufacturing and production teams during build, assembly, and testing.
• Review O&M manuals and training materials.
• Act as the technical point of contact for live projects, supporting Project Management during vendor calls, on-site delivery, and commissioning activities as needed.
• Assist RCA reporting through collaboration with the Quality team.
• Reinforce employee training, development, and engagement.
• Complete any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• HNC/HND or a degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with LV/MV switchgear, control panels, and electrical distribution systems.
• Strong understanding of single line diagrams, protection devices, and electrical design principles.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and produce accurate engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of BS/IEC standards relating to switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Travel is required as part of the role, although it is expected to be less than 20% contracted time.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes: A merit-based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
• Referral bonus
• Volunteer days
• Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
• Travel opportunities (role dependent)
• Support in your well-being by access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice
• On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

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Job Category

Design, Process & Technology Engineering

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