Electrical Project Engineer

KHR - Recruitment Specialists
Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
23 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Enhanced company pension Holiday allowance Onsite facilities (gym and canteen)

Role: Electrical Project Engineer (FTC)

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30

Location: Maidstone (Outskirts)

Type: 18-month to 2-year FTC

Position

Our client, a leading international manufacturing organisation, is seeking a hands-on Electrical Project Engineer to join their projects team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering a wide range of electrical and process control projects within a fast-paced industrial environment.

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will support the full lifecycle of project delivery, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Responsibilities:

- Support delivery of electrical and control system projects across site, including systems ranging from 110V to 3.5kV and PLC/DCS upgrades

- Provide assistance with fault finding and optimisation of Siemens S7 PLCs and ABB drive equipment

- Contribute to planning and coordination of project activities to ensure effective use of time and resources in a busy environment

- Help ensure delivery of project outputs to required standards, timescales, and budgets

- Assist with review of project design requirements, including equipment layouts and process arrangements

- Undertake P&ID and drawing reviews, working closely with suppliers and on-site stakeholders to ensure alignment

- Generate I/O lists and control system schedules based on P&ID information

- Assist in the creation and modification of electrical drawings and schematics

- Review and support approval of engineering documentation prior to release and implementation

- Support control of project budgets and associated documentation

- Liaise with OEMs, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project scope and requirements are clearly defined and understood

- Assist in sourcing and coordinating specialist resource where required to support bespoke solutions

The Ideal Candidate:

- Willing to be hands-on

- Qualified in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND or Degree level or equivalent experience)

- Previous project management experience in a similar environment

- Good understanding of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls

- Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation (Siemens S7 / similar)

- Experience working with drive systems (ABB or equivalent)

- Comfortable working with technical drawings, P&IDs, and control documentation

- Strong coordination and organisational skills

- Able to communicate effectively with engineers, suppliers, and contractors

- Strong awareness of health and safety in an industrial setting

- Willingness to travel when required from time to time in support of project delivery

On top of a competitive base salary, you will also receive an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance, and other benefits, including full access to onsite facilities (gym and canteen).

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