Lead Electrical Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing engineering procedures, leading project designs, and mentoring junior engineers. The company is at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, providing an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of energy. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position offers a unique chance to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong expertise in design, procurement, and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate engineering procedures and specifications.
• Lead and supervise design and specifications for projects.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Design Expertise

Procurement Knowledge

Construction Management

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office per week)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join a market-leading engineering company specialising in technical and advisory services for the global energy sector. This role offers a diverse and challenging workload, contributing to major projects in hydrocarbon and energy transition technologies.

With multiple projects recently secured, now is an exciting time to join the team and play a key role in developing sustainable energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and validate engineering procedures, specifications, and standards.

Lead and supervise discipline-based design and specifications.

Review and approve data sheets, requisitions, and technical bid evaluations.

Assess detailed discipline drawings and vendor proposals.

Act as the Lead Electrical Engineer for both projects and proposals.

Chair or participate in client, project, and vendor meetings.

Support proposal development, including estimating man-hours and material costs.

Provide insights for construction subcontract input and assess bids.

Oversee various electrical design activities, including power system studies, Single Line Diagrams, Load Summaries, and Substation Layouts.

Conduct Material Take-Offs and generate Priced Bills of Materials.

Travel domestically and internationally for meetings, equipment testing, and on-site technical support.

Mentor and guide junior engineers and team members.

Requirements

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Strong expertise in design, procurement, and construction phases of engineering projects.

Previous experience in leading engineering teams within the energy sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team, working on cutting-edge projects that drive the future of sustainable energy.

If you're interested, please apply with your CV, and we'll arrange a time to discuss this opportunity in more detail