Project Engineer Electrical

Carbon60; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering activities for a multi-billion-pound sustainable manufacturing project. You will manage all phases from concept to commissioning, ensuring alignment with safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in heavy industry and excellent communication skills. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and tailored training support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

35 days of annual leave

Private health care

Defined contribution pension scheme

Tailored project management training

Qualifications

• Full UK working rights required.
• Chartered status is a plus but not essential.
• Solid understanding of risk assessment and safety studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project engineering activities.
• Develop project plans and technical proposals.
• Ensure delivery to time, budget, and safety standards.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to solve engineering challenges.

Skills

Background in heavy industry

High-level electrical engineering expertise

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Passion for innovation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Be Part of Europe's Most Ambitious Engineering Project

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? This is your chance to join a once-in-a-generation megaproject – a multi‑billion‑pound transformation that's reshaping the future of heavy industry and driving the transition to a low‑carbon economy in the UK.

My client is building a large‑scale, megacomplex venture that will cost over £1 billion, and we're looking for a Project Engineer to help bring this vision to life.

This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of industrial innovation, working on a complex, high‑impact project that will define the future of sustainable manufacturing. You'll be part of a team delivering engineering excellence on a scale rarely seen in the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading end‑to‑end project engineering activities – from concept to commissioning.
• Developing project plans and technical proposals that drive real business impact.
• Drafting technical specifications and managing RFQs with OEMs and contractors.
• Ensuring delivery to time, budget, and the highest safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex engineering challenges.

What You'll Bring

• A strong background in heavy industry and high‑level electrical engineering expertise.
• A degree in Engineering (Chartered status is a plus, but not essential).
• Solid understanding of project management, risk assessment, and safety studies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for innovation.
• Full UK working rights.

What's in It for You

• A competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• 35 days of annual leave.
• Private health care (individual cover).
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes.
• Tailored project management training and support towards chartership.
• Various lifestyle perks and access to an employee assistance programme.

Why Now?

This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary – a project that will leave a lasting legacy on the UK's industrial landscape. If you're driven by challenge, innovation, and the opportunity to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.