Head Of Engineering

PSR Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead and mentor an electrical engineering team in London. The candidate should have extensive experience in electrical design and compliance, alongside strong leadership skills. Key responsibilities include overseeing the design of complex electrical systems and ensuring adherence to safety standards. This role requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in infrastructure or industrial projects and relevant qualifications, including a degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

• Expertise in LV/HV systems and power distribution.
• Clear understanding of CDM, DSEAR, and electrical safety legislation.
• Minimum 15 years experience in heavy industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Lead design of complex electrical systems assuring compliance.
• Drive strategic technical input into projects.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Hazardous area compliance

BIM integration

Leadership and mentoring skills

Client-facing communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for Head of Engineering role in London. This will be working for a well established contractor within the Rail, M&E and Civils experience.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Building
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Electrical Engineering team.
  • Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous development.
• Technical Oversight & Design
  • Lead the design and assurance of complex electrical systems (LV/HV up to 33kV, lighting, CMS, SCADA, UPS, BMS, etc.).
  • Ensure full compliance with safety standards, industry regulations (including BS 7671 and ATEX), and internal processes.
• Strategic & Operational Development
  • Establish and enhance internal design capability, processes, and tools.
  • Drive technical input into tenders, business development, and client engagements.
• Governance & Safety
  • Oversee peer reviews, technical audits, and post-project learning.
  • Support investigations and ensure engineering safety across all project phases.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  • Lead initiatives around BIM integration, compliance, sustainability, and digital engineering.
  • Champion CPD, knowledge sharing, and the embedding of best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Essential:
  • Expertise across electrical design, process systems, hazardous area compliance, and BIM integration.
  • In-depth experience in LV/HV systems, protective devices, control systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC), and power distribution.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of team and capability development.
  • Clear understanding of CDM, DSEAR, and electrical safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant institution (IET, IMechE, CIBSE).
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
  • BS 7671 (18th Edition) & C&G #removed# (Inspection & Testing).
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Competencies & Behaviours

• Decisive, adaptable, and collaborative under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels.
• Strong client-facing ability - able to balance commercial and technical needs.
• Committed to mentoring, CPD, and national travel when required.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); confident in technical reporting.

Experience Required

• Minimum 15 years' experience in infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong hands-on background as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and Commissioning Engineer.
• Ideally has worked across both contractor and client-side roles, with exposure to Network Rail CRE responsibilities.