Electrical Project Engineer

Job title:

Electrical Project Engineer

Company

Quorum Search Partners

Job description

Location: Co. Waterford (with travel across sites in Ireland weekly & UK when needed)Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (40 hours/week)What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 21 days annual leave
• 3% company pension contribution
• Exposure to a wide range of capital and strategic engineering projects
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering team (civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines)

Reports to: Group Engineering ManagerTeam: Approx. 7 engineers across various disciplinesA leading food processing company with operations across Ireland, the UK, and continental Europe is currently seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join their Group Engineering Team based at their Head Office in Co. Waterford.This role will involve managing and supporting a variety of engineering projects, from design through to commissioning and handover, ensuring that all projects align with company standards, timelines, and budgets. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across several production facilities.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the design, implementation, and handover of a range of engineering projects (building services, production upgrades, etc.).
• Coordinate and deliver projects across multiple production sites.
• Prepare and review user requirements, tender documents, and engineering drawings.
• Oversee commissioning and verification of systems to ensure readiness for operational use.
• Develop and control project budgets throughout the life cycle of each project.
• Adhere to internal SOPs and project management procedures.
• Provide ongoing technical support and improvements to engineering systems and production sites.
• Contribute to the department’s continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar engineering project role, ideally involving medium to large-scale capital projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project.
• Strong AutoCAD skills are essential.
• Project Management certification is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects from concept to completion.
• Budget management and project life cycle experience.
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel

At Quorum Search Partners we respect your privacy. Your CV is sent to us in complete confidence and will never be forwarded to a third party without your consent.Please apply by sending your CV to Laura Duffy at or call for more information.

Expected salary

Location

Co Waterford

Job date

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:17:34 GMT

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