Overview

Electrical Project Engineer - Hybrid | £50,000 + package | Ascot. A Global Engineering Consultancy is seeking a delivery-focused Electrical Project Engineer to join a specialist team working on diverse technical projects for major names in the Food & Drink Manufacturing Sector. This hybrid role is based at their UK HQ near Ascot, with occasional travel to client sites for surveys and commissioning phases of projects. This is not a design role - instead, you'll be supporting Project Managers and overall project & programme delivery (Cradle to Grave - FEED > Commissioning & Maintenance), responsible for producing Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and User Requirement Specifications (URS), managing external design partners, and overseeing technical delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Produce URS and FDS documentation
• Act as the Client's Engineer, managing external design firms
• Support tendering and feasibility with internal teams
• Manage electrical/control/automation tasks across projects
• Oversee site activities and commissioning, including I/O testing and instrumentation setup
• Specify and appraise control panel components and instrumentation
• Ensure accurate documentation and "As Built" records are completed

Experience & Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Control Systems or related field
• Circa 2-4+ years' industry experience in Maintenance, Projects or Design-type role with project experience
• Background in global EPCM, industrial process, utilities, wastewater, chemical, food & drink, or similar technical environments
• Experience in Electrical Design, Project Engineering, ECI, or Electrical Maintenance
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD (for reading/interpreting only)
• Strong understanding of schematics, instrumentation, and control panels
• Familiar with PLC/SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell)
• Knowledge of industrial networks (Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus, ASI, 4-20mA)
• Clean UK driving license
• Strong communication skillset with ability to work with major Clients in the Food & Drink industry

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 + Package
• Hybrid working model
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Strong commitment to professional development - over 1,900 hours of training delivered across 67 courses in the past year
• Opportunities to work on technically varied and impactful projects
• Easily commutable from: Reading, Ascot, Slough, Bracknell, Woking, Guildford, High Wycombe, Maidenhead, Basingstoke, Farnborough, Camberley, Windsor, Fleet, Henley-on-Thames, Leatherhead, and parts of West London (e.g., Hounslow, Ealing, Richmond)

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply today to join a forward-thinking team delivering impactful technical solutions.