Chief Electrical Engineer

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Contractor Design Approval Engineer to support major gas transmission projects. This role will primarily operate remotely, with occasional visits to the Manchester office. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with technical and legislative standards, providing bid support, and delivering technical assurance for design packs. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate chartered or incorporated status. The firm is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a recognised professional body.

Responsibilities

• Provide bid support across project risk, programme, and enquiry/bid evaluations.
• Deliver technical support and assurance for design packs (DCAAR).
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, standards, and sector-specific requirements.
• Contribute to technical assurance and risk management activities.
• Engage with stakeholders to support project delivery and maintain customer focus.

Skills

Project risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical assurance

Safety and risk management mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Can you provide examples of projects where you have acted as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), and explain how you ensured compliance with technical assurance requirements?

How have you applied your knowledge of UK legislation and standards to manage risk and ensure safe delivery in complex engineering projects?

The Opportunity

The Chief Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting major gas transmission projects within the energy sector. Operating primarily on a remote basis, with occasional ad-hoc visits to the Manchester office. You will ensure that all design packs meet rigorous technical and legislative standards.

Your duties and responsibilities

• Provide bid support across project risk, programme, and enquiry/bid evaluations.
• Deliver technical support and assurance for design packs (DCAAR).
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, standards, and sector-specific requirements.
• Contribute to technical assurance and risk management activities.
• Engagewith stakeholders to support project delivery and maintain customer focus.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a recognised professional body.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Extensive knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements in energy transmission projects.
• Proven experience performing the role of Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE).
• Previous experience of engineering experience in energy or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK legislation, standards, and HSE requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in risk identification, quantification, and management

The setting for the role

• Highly motivated and proactive.
• Strong communication skills with confidence in stakeholder engagement.
• Safety and risk management mindset at the forefront of decision-making.
• Customer-focused approach to engineering delivery.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.