Electrical Engineer

Technical Partners; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £80,000 based on exp.

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension contribution 9%

Annual performance bonus

Accommodation and company vehicle with

health insurance

Westfield Health Cashback

Discount voucher scheme

Life assurance at 4× salary

Job summary

Technical Partners are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to act as a Subject Matter Expert for electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation of client assets and providing technical support.

The role involves planning preventive maintenance for HV/LV and ATEX equipment, leading design reviews and electrical calculations, and supporting commissioning and safety audits across UK sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Chartered Engineer status, preferably working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Significant experience designing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems, preferably at a COMAH site or the bulk liquid storage sector.
• Proficiency in electrical design, including load studies, single‑line diagrams, cable sizing, fault level studies, protection grading, motor starting, and lighting protection calculations.
• Hands‑on experience with site commissioning, troubleshooting, and risk assessment.
• Competence in managing aging electrical assets and working in hazardous areas.
• Experience as a designated competent person under UK regulations: Electricity at Work Regulations, DSEAR, PUWER, and COMAH (SAP). CompEx Ex01‑04; CompEx Design (Ex12) desirable.
• Familiarity with BS7671 and BSEN60079.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Electrical Safety Rules to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices.
• Serve as the Designated Electrical Competent Person, overseeing competency assessments for site and contractor electricians.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance and inspection of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems as well as ATEX‑certified equipment.
• Apply electrical engineering standards and codes, manage deviations, and promote best practices across projects.
• Review designs, perform electrical calculations, prepare cost estimates, and develop business case proposals for new systems and upgrades.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, and issue resolution.
• Assist with site commissioning of new equipment and systems, including quality assurance reviews and commissioning procedures.
• Lead electrical SME activities, respond to engineering queries, ensure contractor compliance with safety rules, and support emergency response teams.
• Participate in hazard analysis studies (HAZOP), safety audits, and observation rounds.
• Develop and manage electrical works within CAPEX and OPEX budgets; report monthly on key performance indicators.

Skills

Electrical design

Load studies

Single-line diagrams

Fault level studies

Protection grading

Site commissioning

Hazard analysis

DSEAR compliance

CompEx Ex01-04

CompEx Design Ex12

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

CompEx Ex01-04

CompEx Design Ex12

Electrical design software

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Stockton-On-Tees, with occasional travel across the UK

Salary: £80,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

Technical Partners are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to act as a Subject Matter Expert for electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation of client assets and providing technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Electrical Safety Rules to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices.
• Serve as the Designated Electrical Competent Person, overseeing competency assessments for site and contractor electricians.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance and inspection of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems as well as ATEX‑certified equipment.
• Apply electrical engineering standards and codes, manage deviations, and promote best practices across projects.
• Review designs, perform electrical calculations, prepare cost estimates, and develop business case proposals for new systems and upgrades.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, and issue resolution.
• Assist with site commissioning of new equipment and systems, including quality assurance reviews and commissioning procedures.
• Lead electrical SME activities, respond to engineering queries, ensure contractor compliance with safety rules, and support emergency response teams.
• Participate in hazard analysis studies (HAZOP), safety audits, and observation rounds.
• Develop and manage electrical works within CAPEX and OPEX budgets; report monthly on key performance indicators.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Chartered Engineer status, preferably working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Significant experience designing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems, preferably at a COMAH site or the bulk liquid storage sector.
• Proficiency in electrical design, including load studies, single‑line diagrams, cable sizing, fault level studies, protection grading, motor starting, and lighting protection calculations.
• Hands‑on experience with site commissioning, troubleshooting, and risk assessment.
• Competence in managing aging electrical assets and working in hazardous areas.
• Experience as a designated competent person under UK regulations: Electricity at Work Regulations, DSEAR, PUWER, and COMAH (SAP). CompEx Ex01‑04; CompEx Design (Ex12) desirable.
• Familiarity with BS7671 and BSEN60079.

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 based on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Employer contribution 9%, employee contribution minimum 5% to pension.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Accommodation and company vehicle arrangements available with expenses covered.
• BUPA healthcare and health insurance.
• Westfield Health Cashback.
• Discount voucher scheme.
• Life assurance at 4× basic salary.

Why Join Us?

The company offers unique storage solutions for crude, petroleum, chemical, bitumen, liquefied gas, and biofuel products. The terminals are pipeline‑connected to local chemical manufacturing and gas processing facilities and each facility is an Upper Tier COMAH site. You will lead electrical projects in a safety‑focused environment and work with a talented team.