Electrical & Controls Project Engineer
CRANLEIGH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED · Cambridgeshire
Electrical & Controls Project Engineer at CRANLEIGH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED, based in Cambridgeshire. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Cambridgeshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
Reference opportunities/electrical-controls-project-engineer-8636
About the role
Electrical & Controls Project Engineer
Engineering and Technology
Cambridgeshire
(£) Competitive
permanentJob Ref: 8636
Description
Electrical & Controls Project Engineer I Onsite I Cambridgeshire I £ Competitive
Our client, a leader in the manufacture of advanced composite materials, is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Project Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering electrical and controls engineering projects that improve safety, reliability, and production performance. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support manufacturing operations, and contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.
The Role
As an Electrical & Controls Project Engineer, you will support maintenance, project, and process engineering activities while leading projects from concept through to successful implementation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver electrical and control system improvements that enhance operational efficiency and minimise production downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical and controls engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
- Support maintenance, project, and process activities to improve safety and production efficiency.
- Develop electrical and control system specifications for manufacturing equipment.
- Create and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control documentation.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support equipment breakdowns and help restore production efficiently.
- Participate in the technical support call-out rota.
- Identify and implement control system improvements across the manufacturing site.
- Plan and manage project schedules while minimising disruption to production.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and management.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in electrical controls and instrumentation engineering.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or process environment.
- Knowledge of PLC systems, including Rockwell Logix 5000 & 500 and RSView.
- Understanding of safety systems, including SIL and Safety PLCs.
- Experience with industrial drives such as Allen Bradley and ABB.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, including experience with 4–20mA instrumentation loops and controllers.
- Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP and FMEA.
- Knowledge of ATEX requirements, commissioning processes, and machine safety standards.
- Competence in Microsoft Office and basic CAD software such as AutoCAD or EPlan.
Eligibility
- Due to the nature of this business, applicants must be eligible to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. Sponsorship is not available for this role and all candidate must have existing right to work in the UK on a permanent basis.
If you are an experienced Electrical & Controls Project Engineer looking to join an innovative manufacturing organisation where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.
Apply NowElectrical & Controls Project Engineer
Materials
Cambridgeshire
(£) Competitive
permanentJob Ref: 8636
Description
Electrical & Controls Project Engineer I Onsite I Cambridgeshire I £Comp
Our client, a leader in the manufacture of advanced composite materials, is seeking an experienced Electrical & Controls Project Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering electrical and controls engineering projects that improve safety, reliability, and production performance. Working within a collaborative engineering team, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support manufacturing operations, and contribute to the development of innovative engineering solutions.
The Role
As an Electrical & Controls Project Engineer, you will support maintenance, project, and process engineering activities while leading projects from concept through to successful implementation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver electrical and control system improvements that enhance operational efficiency and minimise production downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical and controls engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
- Support maintenance, project, and process activities to improve safety and production efficiency.
- Develop electrical and control system specifications for manufacturing equipment.
- Create and maintain electrical, instrumentation, and control documentation.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Support equipment breakdowns and help restore production efficiently.
- Participate in the technical support call-out rota.
- Identify and implement control system improvements across the manufacturing site.
- Plan and manage project schedules while minimising disruption to production.
- Provide regular project updates to stakeholders and management.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in electrical controls and instrumentation engineering.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or process environment.
- Knowledge of PLC systems, including Rockwell Logix 5000 & 500 and RSView.
- Understanding of safety systems, including SIL and Safety PLCs.
- Experience with industrial drives such as Allen Bradley and ABB.
- Strong fault-finding and p
Reference: opportunities/electrical-controls-project-engineer-8636 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via CRANLEIGH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
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