Senior Project Engineer

Job Description:

What Are We Looking For?

RSE Control Systems (Blackburn Starling) are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join us on a permanent basis in our Nottingham office. Assisting in the design and delivery of projects across the UK. As part of our wider Design team, you will take on a leading role in all aspects of projects, from scoping and detailed design through to implementation, ensuring compliance with client specifications and current regulatory standards, with a strong focus on low-carbon solutions.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• To manage all projects (including identification/management of risks and production/ monitoring of project programme) which are allocated to you and your team and to ensure the overall success of the Project within technical, programme and financial constraints.
• To communicate effectively, professionally and in a timely manner with internal personnel, external customers, consultants and subcontractors.
• To ensure that the detailed engineering design (mechanical & electrical), manufacture of product, testing, delivery, installation, commissioning and documentation meets the customer’s requirements and contract specification.
• To undertake the electrical design using the latest technology and preferred engineering techniques (e.g. compliance to BS EN (phone number removed) etc.) to maximise efficiency.
• To attend weekly and/or monthly Senior Project Engineer’s Review Meetings and be an active participating member of improving the operational aspects of the Department, and the business in general.
• To produce project reports on a monthly basis (prior to the Senior Project Engineer’s Review Meetings).
• Prepare technical specifications (and drawings) for sub-contract equipment and participate in supplier tender assessments/negotiations with the Engineering/Commercial Manager.
• To ensure that variations/deviations are issued to the customer as soon as they occur and that information and associated work are processed internally and externally. This includes preparation of cost estimates for submittal to clients to recover any changes/variations.

What Do You Need?

• Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven track record in manufacturing experience.
• Experience with LV Switchboard design.
• A good technical knowledge of Electrical Control Engineering (e.g. MCC/control panels, control systems etc.) and the industrial applications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Blackburn Starling – Who Are We?

Blackburn Starling & Company Ltd, founded in 1870, are a well-established and reputable leading manufacturer of reliable high-quality low voltage assemblies and control systems. The Company operates a customer focused, strong people-first culture, supplying a global market through industrial verticals including Aggregates, Energy from Waste, Oil & Gas (including on-shore and off-shore), Nuclear, Power Distribution, Process Industries, Solar Storage, Transportation & Water.

Blackburn Starling, a division of RSE Control Systems, operates within the Power Distribution & Controls business stream. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, RSE’s unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

What We Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that Blackburn Starling is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. At Blackburn Starling, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary dependant on experience.
• Car allowance.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including Mental Health Champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continue to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.