Lead/Principal Electrical Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead/Principal Electrical Engineer to join a high-profile hydrogen project in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical electrical engineering activities, ensuring compliance with UK standards. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in process plant electrical design and a solid educational background in electrical engineering. The position is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office and offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in process plant electrical design, ideally in hydrogen or oil & gas sectors.
• Strong understanding of UK legislation and electrical standards.
• Confidence in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for electrical engineering activities.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and safety legislation.

Skills

HV system design

Power system analysis

Client communication

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35

Job Reference: JOB-89969

Published: 24-07-2025

Duration: 6 months+

Expiry Date: 21-08-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Lead/ Principal Electrical Engineer
Contract - Outside of scope of IR35
Location: Manchester
Hybrid: 2 - 3 days per week in office
Duration: 6 months+

We’re mobilising a short-term FEED project within the hydrogen energy sector and are seeking an experienced Lead/Principal Electrical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative process plant design.

This client-facing role requires deep technical expertise in electrical engineering for large-scale process facilities, and the ability to lead the discipline across design phases with autonomy and precision.

The Role

Provide technical leadership for electrical engineering activities on a high-profile hydrogen FEED project

Prepare, review, and approve engineering deliverables, including technical specifications, calculations, and drawings

Develop equipment and material requisitions for HV/LV switchgear, UPS, VFDs, motors, transformers, lighting, earthing, and more

Prepare installation scopes of work and oversee supplier engagement, including technical bid evaluations

Allocate tasks within the team and ensure timely, quality-assured delivery aligned with project schedules and client expectations

Ensure compliance with all applicable UK and international standards, codes, and safety legislation

Technical Expertise Required

HV (33kV and below) system design and protection schemes

Protection system design including schematics, grading studies, and setting calculations

Power system analysis: fault level calculations, load flow studies, earthing system design

Detailed electrical design for complex industrial facilities

Specifying and assessing electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering; apprenticeships considered

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or actively working toward this) with a relevant professional body

Extensive experience in process plant electrical design, ideally in hydrogen, oil & gas, or industrial sectors

Strong understanding of UK legislation, electrical standards, and hazardous area classification

Confidence in a client-facing role, with strong communication and leadership skills

This is a key opportunity to take ownership of electrical discipline delivery on a landmark hydrogen infrastructure project. If you're technically confident and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment, we’d like to hear from you.