Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Generation & Energy Storage

JBS Global Resourcing; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Asset Support and Outage Excellence Team. This role involves leading projects, managing electrical systems, and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power plant electrical systems and project management experience. Competitive benefits include an enhanced pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Enhanced pension (up to 12% contribution)

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of generators, motors, HV transformers, switchgear.
• Experience in project and contract management, including HSSE compliance.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects ensuring HSSE and quality standards.
• Provide hands-on support: fault finding and performance optimisation.
• Manage contractors and scopes of work.

Skills

Power plant electrical systems knowledge

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

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.

The 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.

• 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