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Lead Electrical Project Engineer - CCGT Power Stations

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Job summary

A leading energy power company in the UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to manage large-scale CCGT projects. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, requiring expertise in HV systems, project delivery, and compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to join a leading power generation company
Work on large CCGT projects

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in electrical engineering within power generation, ideally with CCGT.
  • Proven track record of delivering engineering solutions.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of CCGT projects.
  • Provide electrical engineering expertise ensuring design compliance.
  • Oversee commissioning, installation, and testing of electrical systems.

Skills

Self-motivated
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Excellent communication
Organisational abilities

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) or working towards

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Lead Electrical Project Engineer - CCGT Power Stations, grimsby

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Client:

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

Location:

grimsby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:


Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy power company in UK and Ireland to recruit a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to work across their fleet in their central engineering team
The Lead Electrical Project Engineer role comes with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, and can be based anywhere across the UK.
If you're an experienced Electrical Project Engineer, ideally with CCGT experience who is looking for work then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Electrical Project Engineer role
Reporting to Head of Engineering you will:

  • Lead the development and execution of large-scale capital projects, including CCGT Lifetime Extension and new build initiatives.
  • Provide specialist electrical engineering expertise, including HV and transmission systems, ensuring design compliance and technical integrity.
  • Prepare, review, and approve electrical design documentation, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Oversee the commissioning, installation, and testing of electrical systems, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to evaluate tenders, technical submissions, and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support ongoing plant operations with engineering solutions that enhance reliability, availability, and efficiency.
  • Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and implement lessons learned across the project portfolio.
  • Drive improvements in plant safety, performance, and compliance through technical innovation and strategic planning.
  • Manage external contractors and service providers, including scope definition, selection, and performance monitoring.
  • Actively contribute to the management of change (MoC), risk assessments, quality assurance, and reporting processes.


Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) or working towards professional registration.
  • Significant experience in electrical engineering within power generation, ideally with CCGT technology.
  • Proven track record of delivering engineering solutions in a project and operations environment.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and legislative compliance requirements.


Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy power company in UK and Ireland to recruit a Lead Electrical Project Engineer to work across their fleet in their central engineering team
The Lead Electrical Project Engineer role comes with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, and can be based anywhere across the UK.
If you're an experienced Electrical Project Engineer, ideally with CCGT experience who is looking for work then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Electrical Project Engineer role
Reporting to Head of Engineering you will:

  • Lead the development and execution of large-scale capital projects, including CCGT Lifetime Extension and new build initiatives.
  • Provide specialist electrical engineering expertise, including HV and transmission systems, ensuring design compliance and technical integrity.
  • Prepare, review, and approve electrical design documentation, specifications, and technical reports.
  • Oversee the commissioning, installation, and testing of electrical systems, ensuring alignment with safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to evaluate tenders, technical submissions, and ensure successful project delivery.
  • Support ongoing plant operations with engineering solutions that enhance reliability, availability, and efficiency.
  • Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and implement lessons learned across the project portfolio.
  • Drive improvements in plant safety, performance, and compliance through technical innovation and strategic planning.
  • Manage external contractors and service providers, including scope definition, selection, and performance monitoring.
  • Actively contribute to the management of change (MoC), risk assessments, quality assurance, and reporting processes.


Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng/IEng) or working towards professional registration.
  • Significant experience in electrical engineering within power generation, ideally with CCGT technology.
  • Proven track record of delivering engineering solutions in a project and operations environment.
  • Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and legislative compliance requirements.

Personal skills
  • Self-motivated and results-driven, with a high level of autonomy and initiative.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities, with attention to detail and a continuous improvement attitude.

Salary and benefits of the Lead Electrical Project Engineer role
  • A highly competitive starting salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to join leading power generation company
  • Working on large CCGT projects.


INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.


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