Lead Electrical Engineer for Major Energy Projects

Kent; Woking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee networks

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the execution of complex energy projects. You will work within disciplined design instructions, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery across all project stages.

You will liaise with clients and vendors, oversee design reviews, and contribute to procurement decisions while adhering to national and international electrical standards. The role demands hands-on leadership and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Lead electrical engineering activities on projects.
• Ensure compliance with national/international codes.
• Provide procurement input and bid evaluations.
• Manage changes through change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute project work per Discipline Design Instructions.
• Prepare progress reports and participate in meetings.
• Oversee safety and quality control, budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with clients and vendors.
• Review designs against specs and standards.

Skills

Design basis

Single line diagrams

MTO & drawings

ETAP studies

Vendor evaluation

Procurement input

Code compliance

Meetings involvement

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Kent is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the execution of complex energy projects. You will work within disciplined design instructions, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery across all project stages.

You will liaise with clients and vendors, oversee design reviews, and contribute to procurement decisions while adhering to national and international electrical standards. The role demands hands-on leadership and a proactive approach to engineering challenges.