Job Description:

Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Location Ipswich
Salary £60,000 pa + Bonus
Reports To Electrical Engineering Manager
Benefits: Company Car [hyrbid with free charging at work]

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Project Engineer to lead and deliver electrical engineering projects from concept through to completion. You will be responsible for supporting the design, installation, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems and upgrades, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high technical and safety standards. These projects vary from a wide range of large complex heavy industrial settings but you will join a team of experienced and well qualified experts.
This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, project management capability, and stakeholder coordination within a manufacturing / industrial environment.

The Senior Electrical Project Engineer will be responsible for managing work flow and scheduling across the team, looking at programmes and allocating resource accordingly for different jobs/projects across a team of 8/12 Electrical Engineers. Department planning is vital to delivery and having good project management, operations and people skills is essential. You will need to pipeline work, forecast and anticipate work flow, schedule and assign projects according to technical specialities and strengths and work reactively to realign resource when on assignment in the event of critical needs. Being able to prioritise and manage team effectively across work streams will be key.

Key Responsibilities Project Delivery

• Support electrical projects from initial concept, design, and planning through to implementation and handover
• Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Diplomatically manage team and resources according to need
• Be client/customer facing and communicate issues/concerns clearly resolving conflicts and remaining accountable keeping all stakeholders internal and external informed of project progress.

Electrical Engineering

• Support design and specify electrical systems including power distribution, control panels, and automation systems
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Provide technical support on PLCs, drives, motors, and instrumentation
• Review and approve electrical drawings, schematics, and documentation

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Support and manage external contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality and compliance
• Liaise with internal teams including production, maintenance, and HSE
• Ensure clear communication of project progress and key milestones

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all work complies with relevant regulations (e.g., BS7671, IEC standards)
• Promote and enforce health & safety standards on all projects
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency, reliability, and energy usage
• Support automation and upgrade projects to enhance operational performance
• Contribute to long-term engineering and capital investment plans

Skills & Experience Essential

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• C&G Level 3 Electrical Inspection BS7671 (18th Edition)
• C&G Level 3 (2391-01) Inspection & Testing of Electrical installations
• Proven experience in delivering electrical engineering projects in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Electrical distribution and control systems
  • PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley)
  • Motors, drives, and automation systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Strong project management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of functional safety systems
• Experience working with capital projects (CAPEX)
• Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proactive and results-driven approach

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company Car Hybrid with Charging at Work 
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Apply Now If you are an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking to work on varied and challenging projects, we’d love to hear from you.