Junior Automation and Electrical Project Engineer Full Time

About Scitech-EKIUM

Scitech-EKIUM is a leading engineering, design, construction, and qualification consultancy serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life sciences sectors. We deliver technically complex, highly regulated projects from concept through to handover, offering bespoke solutions and multi-disciplinary expertise built on decades of industry experience. As part of the wider EKIUM Group – a 2,500+ strong engineering community across 14 countries – we combine world-class technical excellence with a personalised, client-focused approach.

The Role

We are currently seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Junior Automation and Electrical Project Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a background or formal training in automation or electrical engineering who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Based at our Head Office in Godalming, this permanent, full-time role will involve supporting both the automation and electrical teams. The successful candidate will assist in the engineering, development, and delivery of automation and electrical projects and will gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Junior Automation and Electrical Project Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting Senior Engineers with the development and execution of automation and electrical engineering activities.
• Ensuring adherence to safety, cost, programme, and quality requirements.
• Supporting interface activities across automation, electrical and data/IT systems.
• Maintaining and delivering project documentation, including technical deliverables, registers, and reports.
• Contributing to project reviews covering cost, programme, progress, quality, compliance, and constructability.
• Complying with company QA and engineering standards.

Technical Competencies

Desirable Electrical:

• Fundamental understanding of electrical LV distribution systems and IT networks.
• Knowledge of power and lighting system design.
• Experience with electrical design tools such as Amtech or Relux/Dialux.

Desirable Automation:

• Some knowledge or experience of PLC/SCADA control systems.
• Experience of Factory and/or Site Acceptance Testing of control systems.

General Competencies:

• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to produce accurate and concise design specifications and schedules.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Awareness of time, cost, quality, and relationship management principles.
• A clear enthusiasm to develop a career in automation and/or electrical engineering.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering automation and/or electrical engineering systems.
• Knowledge of control system lifecycle activities including design, implementation, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with software development processes and QA requirements.

Person Specification

• Degree or Master’s level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred).
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within project teams.

Why Join Scitech-EKIUM?

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive engineering environment, working alongside experienced professionals across a variety of exciting projects. In return, we offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive workplace culture
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Exposure to complex, high-value engineering projects
• The opportunity to build your career within a global engineering group

Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Scitech-EKIUM is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to providing fair and inclusive opportunities to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or any other personal characteristic.

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit unsolicited or speculative CVs. We do not accept agency terms unless a formal agreement is in place.

Please note: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions.