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Electrical Engineer – Projects Team
Alfa Laval UK&I
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.
About the Role
We are looking for an Electrical/Automation Engineer to join our Projects Team based in Keele or Camberley, UK. As an Electrical/Automation Engineer, you will focus on:
- Electrical-automation system design for standard and customer-specific solutions, predominantly in wastewater treatment.
- End-to-end project lifecycle support, including bid/quotation, engineering, procurement, testing, and technical support.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling the electrical portion of mid-to-large size projects across various engineering disciplines, ensuring compliance with time, specifications, and budget.
- Specification and procurement of control panels, instrumentation, and components, including supplier management.
- Subcontractor management for electrical installations.
- Factory acceptance tests (FAT) of control panels and equipment at supplier premises across the UK.
- Producing technical documentation, such as control philosophy, equipment schedules, and operations & maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Supporting proposal and sales work in collaboration with the sales team.
- Optimising costs through design and procurement efficiency, working closely with the project team.
- Assisting with commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and remote technical support where possible.
- Executing other electrical engineering tasks necessary to meet project and department goals.
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Who Are You?
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Electrical Engineer with the following attributes:
- Self-reliant, autonomous, and agile – Ability to prioritise, initiate, and complete multiple tasks across priorities from multiple stakeholders.
- Customer-focused mindset – Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to network internally and fulfil customer queries effectively.
- Commercial awareness – Experience working within a projects environment, with the ability to provide clear updates to stakeholders and management.
- Highly organised and structured – Ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion.
- Willingness to travel – Availability to visit UK and Ireland sites for short durations.
Experience & Knowledge
- Qualifications: HNC/HND or Degree in electrical engineering (degree preferred if possible).
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong understanding of UK standards, WIMES specifications, and knowledge of ATEX / DSEAR regulations is beneficial.
- Experience with motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), pumps, flow meters, sensors, and control valves.
- Knowledge of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, particularly experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, and B&R, and various communication protocols.
- Familiarity with Alfa Laval products (especially decanter centrifuges, drum thickeners, and belt thickeners) would be advantageous.
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What We Can Offer
Alfa Laval UK&I provides a comprehensive benefits package:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Simply Health – Health cash plan valued at over £2,500 annually.
- Life Assurance – 4× annual salary upon programme eligibility.
- Training and Career Development opportunities.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Tech Scheme Benefit.
- Hybrid working flexibility post-probationary period.
Our Commitment
We foster a culture of integrity, diversity, inclusion, and equity. To assess behavioural alignment with our mission, we use Pymetrics assessments during the recruitment process. Background checks and right-to-work verification will apply to final candidates.
For further queries, contact: Reece Watmore, Talent Acquisition Partner reece.watmore@alfalaval.com
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