Project Engineer : Manufacturing

Project Engineer :
Manufacturing

Department: OCU Connect

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Neath

Reporting To: Ian Morgan

At OCU Group, we’re continuing to grow across the energy and utility sectors, delivering critical infrastructure projects that support the UK’s transition to a more sustainable future. As part of this growth, we’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our Low Voltage Manufacturing team in Resolven, supporting the delivery of electrical manufacturing projects across a wide range of energy environments.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced and technically driven team working on projects linked to substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable generation sites, grid connections, utility infrastructure, and industrial energy facilities. You’ll play a key role in overseeing the assembly and testing of low-voltage electrical switch gear and protection/control equipment while coordinating projects from initial planning through to successful delivery.

You’ll act as the main point of contact for customers throughout the lifecycle of manufacturing projects, ensuring communication remains clear and projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Working closely with internal design, software, assembly, and management teams, you’ll help coordinate manufacturing workflows, procurement activities, and project documentation while supporting the smooth delivery of multiple work packages simultaneously.

The role will involve reviewing work packages, assisting with manufacturing workflow planning, arranging procurement of materials, and managing subcontractors where required. You’ll also oversee project change control and variation orders while maintaining accurate project and test documentation throughout the delivery process. Collaboration will be key, as you’ll regularly liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Alongside project delivery responsibilities, you’ll support the department’s commitment to health and safety by participating in risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training activities. You’ll also help identify and report hazards, incidents, and near misses while supporting investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

A key part of the role will involve supporting project close-out activities, ensuring accurate as-built drawings, commissioning records, technical documentation and handover packs are completed in line with client and regulatory requirements.

To succeed in this role, you’ll have familiarity with Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Panels, including components, assembly techniques, schematics, SLDs, GA drawings, and testing processes. You’ll be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple work packages simultaneously while maintaining strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

You’ll also have excellent time management and documentation skills alongside strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. The ability to work collaboratively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams is essential, as is a proactive attitude and willingness to continue learning and developing within the role.

Experience using Microsoft Project, knowledge of BS EN 60204-1 and BS EN 60439-1 standards, and previous experience preparing customer quotations or test documentation would be beneficial but are not essential.