Senior Project Engineer - Electrical

Ishida Europe Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Birmingham seeks a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Electrical systems. This role involves system design, project management, and extensive travel across EMEA. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess strong PLC programming skills, along with the ability to manage supplier relationships and maintain compliance with industry standards. Ideal applicants will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical and industry-specific standards is essential.
• Ability to produce and interpret electrical drawings is required.
• Basic knowledge of fault-finding is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, work packages and site works.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and OEMs.
• Ensure compliance with technical regulations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

PLC programming

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering

ONC level qualification with experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Main Purpose of the role
Responsible for the system design, managing work packages, management of site works and ensuring system performance and integration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead in producing innovative, value-engineered control and electrical systems based on client requirements.
• Develop relationships with OEMs, system integrators and electrical services suppliers.
• Lead in Identifying new technologies or solutions that can be applied to enhance the Ishida value proposition.
• Producing and managing electrical / control system drawings
• Producing engineering specifications for bought-out equipment or works packages
• Managing project suppliers (internal and external) to ensure agreed project deliverables are achieved
• Carrying out designers’ risk assessment for the system design concepts
• Ensuring design criteria complies with all applicable technical and statutory regulations (Machinery directive etc.)
• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections of “bought-out” equipment
• Management of site works (Knowledge of CDM would be an advantage)
• Provide site support during system commissioning & testing.
• The role holder will undertake all tasks within their level of skill and ability that are commensurate with the post

What skills are we looking for?

The successful candidate must have a Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering; however, candidates with an ONC level qualification and strong relevant experience will also be considered. A sound understanding of electrical and industry-specific standards and regulations is essential, along with the ability to produce and interpret electrical drawings, experience in PLC programming and a basic knowledge of fault-finding are required.

The ideal candidate will have experience using Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project, must be a strong team player with well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills, and will demonstrate high levels of drive, energy, and focus, with the tenacity to deliver results. A full driving licence and a current passport are essential, as the role involves extensive travel across EMEA.