Electrical Lead

Belcan; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Workforce Solutions seeks an Electrical Engineering Lead for a major long-term energy and industrial project in Reading. The role is 12 months, site-based with occasional WFH commitment, focusing on design, review and delivery of complex power systems.

The candidate will lead electrical engineering efforts, oversee contractor activities, review protection schemes, and ensure safety, reliability and efficiency across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale electrical power projects.
• Strong understanding of IEEE and IEC standards.
• Proven ability to lead technical reviews and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across electrical power systems.
• Oversee contractor engineering activities and protection schemes.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electrical systems.
• Review design development and support project lifecycle.

Skills

Power systems

Protection schemes

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Contractor oversight

Job description

Electrical Engineering Lead

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to join a major long-term energy and industrial project based in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled electrical engineering professional to contribute to the design, review, and delivery of complex power systems on a significant programme of work. The role is offered as an initial 12-month contract with the potential for extension and is primarily site-based, with occasional flexibility to work from home a few days each month.

As the Electrical Engineering Lead, you will provide technical leadership across electrical power systems, supporting the development, review, and implementation of engineering solutions that meet project, regulatory, and industry standards. You will oversee contractor engineering activities, guide design development, review protection schemes, and ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electrical systems. Responsibilities include power system design and analysis, electrical protection strategies, equipment selection, engineering standards development, risk management, and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful Electrical Engineering Lead will bring extensive experience within large-scale industrial, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or energy projects. You will possess a strong understanding of electrical power generation, distribution, protection systems, hazardous area equipment, system modelling, and international engineering standards. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills are essential.

Key requirements:

• Minimum 15 years' relevant electrical engineering experience
• Expertise in power systems, protection schemes, relay selection, UPS and power generation systems
• Experience delivering engineering solutions within large-scale process, energy, petrochemical, or refining environments
• Strong knowledge of IEEE, IEC and other relevant industry standards
• Proven ability to lead technical reviews, manage engineering risk, and oversee contractor design activities

Contract Details:

• Location: Reading
• Contract: Estimated 12-month duration with extension potential
• Working Pattern: Fully site-based with occasional home working flexibility
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• PAYE Rate: £43.17 to £58.46 per hour
• Umbrella Rate: £56.91 to £75.31 per hour