Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Generation & Energy Storage

JBS Global Resourcing; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Asset Support and Outage Excellence Team. You will lead projects and maintenance activities across power stations, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, knowledge of electrical systems, and experience in project management. Competitive benefits include a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and medical insurance.

Benefits

Enhanced pension (up to 12% company contribution)

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Additional overtime after 37.5 hours

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of generators, motors, HV transformers, and switchgear.
• Experience in managing HSSE compliance.
• Full, clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and outage delivery.
• Provide hands-on support including fault finding and performance optimisation.
• Manage contractors and scopes of work.

Skills

Knowledge of power plant electrical systems

Project and contract management

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organisational skills

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take on a high-profile engineering role that supports the UK's energy security and transition to a sustainable future? We are looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join the Asset Support and Outage Excellence Team, working across advanced power stations and gas storage facilities.

Role

You will play a key part in leading and delivering projects, outages, and maintenance activities, ensuring assets perform safely, efficiently, and reliably. From troubleshooting electrical systems to defining technical scopes of work and managing contractors, you will be at the centre of operations that keep the lights on while supporting the energy transition.

Job Description

• Lead complex projects and outage delivery, ensuring HSSE and quality standards are met.
• Provide hands-on support: fault finding, problem solving, and performance optimisation.
• Manage contractors, scopes of work, and technical/contract specifications.
• Share best practices across multiple sites to drive efficiency and performance.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

What We\'re Looking For

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of power plant electrical systems: generators, motors, HV transformers, switchgear, HV distribution.
• Experience in project and contract management, including HSSE compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Desirable: Project management qualification (APMP/Prince2), SAP experience, lean/root cause problem-solving knowledge.

What\'s on Offer

• Enhanced pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (with GP service)
• Flexible benefits: Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Dental, Life Insurance, and more
• EV charging at sites
• Career development and international opportunities in a diverse, inclusive environment
• Additional overtime after 37.5 hours
• Travel will be required with this role