Project Engineer (Commissioning / Switchgear)

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£68,000–£70,000 a year

Nottingham

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This project engineer role involves taking full ownership of commissioning operations and managing technical projects from initial design through to final delivery. The work focuses on overseeing bespoke LV switchgear manufacturing while ensuring all projects meet strict budget, timeline, and quality standards.

Best for

Project engineers with a background in switchgear or commissioning.

Non-negotiable

Previous experience working on data centres or similar projects is required.

Worth knowing

Ample travel opportunities across the UK and Europe are required for this role.

What you need

Required

  • Project Engineering

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Commissioning

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Switchgear

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Data Centre projects

    Clearly required in the listing

  • QSHE adherence

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contract management

    Clearly required in the listing

Preferred

  • Prince2 certification

    Can be obtained

Your day-to-day

  • Lead commissioning projects

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee switchgear production

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage project documentation

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Ensure QSHE compliance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…g to work on exciting projects, including within the Data Centre sectors, as they step it into a senior, autonomous position where they will be seen as one of the technical experts within the company.”

What's on offer

Company vehicle
32 days holiday
Private healthcare
Full job description (from employer)⌄

£68,000 - £70,000 + Company Vehicle + Progression + Training + International Travel + Private Healthcare + 32 Days Holiday Mansfield Are you a Project Engineer with a commissioning or switchgear background, looking for a role within an industry leading company, where you will be seen as one of the technical, senior experts as you take ownership of exciting and innovative projects? Are you looking to further your career within a well-established company offering a wide scope of training, including fully funded Prince2 certifications, alongside ample travel opportunities across the globe as you visit sites for a variety of high-calibre clientele? In this role, you will be taking lead of commissioning projects, managing them from cradle to grave. Duties include overseeing the design and manufacturing of bespoke LV Switchgear, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality checks. You will be working on projects in exciting and growing areas, including data centres, industrial, and transport sectors. This company is recognised as one the industry leaders, offering premium engineering solutions, they have recorded year-on-year successes. They operate over multiple sites, and have over 400 employees, the aim to continue their successes having acquired exciting project contracts whilst increasing headcount. This role would suit a Project Engineer with a commissioning or switchgear background, looking to work on exciting projects, including within the Data Centre sectors, as they step it into a senior, autonomous position where they will be seen as one of the technical experts within the company. The Role: Take ownership of the commissioning team and manage day-to-day commissioning operations Handle contracts, documentation, and reports Ensure QSHE adherence 5 hours a week; ample opportunities for travel across the UK and EuropeThe Person: Project Engineer Switchgear or commissioning background Previously worked on Data Centres or similar projectsReference number BBBH 27618a Electrical, Electric, Engineer, Engineering, Commission, Commissioning, Switchgear, Testing, Maintenance, Project, Manager, Management, LV, Low Voltage, Data Centres, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

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