Electrical Engineer

Airswift; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the project team in Leatherhead. The role involves reviewing design packages, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, significant engineering experience, and familiarity with international electrical standards. This position offers excellent day rates and the potential for extensive project involvement.

Benefits

Excellent daily rate

Fantastic opportunity with a world-renowned operator

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering design and construction.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
• Experience with project execution in compliance with Middle East and Worldwide standards.

Responsibilities

• Review design packages for electrical systems and equipment.
• Prepare the entire project load lists based on project scope.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to finalize the electrical engineering scope.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Design

FEED

Strong experience in design, engineering and construction

Familiarity with NEC, IEEE / ANSI, IEC

Analog and Digital Control Systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP)

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: London

Contract: 12 month Contract (til August 2025)

Salary / Package: Excellent Day rate (PAYE or Ltd Company)

Timeframe: start ASAP

Recruitment Partner: Airswift Account Manager: Karen Robertson

• Key Skills: Electrical Engineering; Electrical Design; FEED;

Our business

Our Operator client are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join their project team in Leatherhead, Surrey, to work on a retrofit of onshore GOSP & processing facilities.

What can we offer you

Fantastic opportunity to work for a world renowned Operator.

Excellent daily rate.

Key Responsibilities and background

Review design packages for electrical systems and equipment (i.e. Power & Distribution Transformers, motors, generators, High voltage / low voltage switchgear / Motor Control Center (MCC), distribution network, control equipment, power outlets etc.) including drawings, datasheets, detail scope of work, calculations, Bill of Material / Quantity and preliminary cost estimates, Hazardous Area Classification and System Study.

Prepare the Project Design Basis Document as per the project scope.

Prepare the entire project load lists based on the project scope.

Produce technical reports for the scope of work, and technical specifications for specific electrical equipment.

Manage the electrical activities of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors during the Front End Engineering Development (FEED) and design phase.

Coordinate with Project managers to finalize the Electrical Engineering scope for the entire project / package.

Carry out analysis of major equipment selected in the design package.

Review and respond to technical and site queries.

Support and attend the equipment “Factory Acceptance Tests” (FAT).

Experience in project execution in accordance with Middle East and World Wide industrial standards.

Monitor and review in coordination with PMT the performance and work quality of the contractor.

Ensure that the design work by contractor is in accordance with company design standards, applicable codes / regulations, and acceptable work practice.

Assist the Project Managers and Project Engineers in evaluating Material Requisitions (MR), Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and Award Recommendation (AR) provided by Contractor and able to perform Procurement support.

Review and evaluate Change Orders to ensure full compliance with standards and that costs are in line with project budget.

Work closely with Engineering Teams during the project to ensure facility integrity in terms of HSE.

Provide technical assurance for electrical discipline deliverables for projects.

Prepare approvals of the electrical engineering packages prior to being issued for construction.

Lead and recommend new improvement solutions for installations or modifications to improve existing facilities and standards.

Critical Skills & Personal Attributes

Strong experience in design, engineering and construction (Middle East project experience is preferable)

Bachelor’s degree within the Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer desirable

Engineer must be familiar with NEC, IEEE / ANSI, IEC and other International electrical standards, best practices and value practices

Be fully familiar with analogue and Digital Control Systems including Power System Automation (PSA), DCS, PLC and SCADA controls

Have experience with Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) or similar software and all Microsoft office.

The next step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift, and the account manager, Karen Robertson