Senior Electrical Engineer

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Private medical and dental cover

Flexible benefits allowance

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus plan

Long-term profit-sharing incentive

Job summary

A leading operator in the oil and gas sector is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering projects at Wytch Farm, UK. This strategic position involves managing CAPEX and OPEX modifications, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing leadership in technical governance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and significant project engineering experience. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical project engineering and operations.
• Strong understanding of fault level modelling and system load flow.
• Proactive attitude with a strong safety and environmental focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scoping and execution of electrical-biased capital projects.
• Conduct peer reviews and contribute to risk mitigation planning.
• Provide guidance in the absence of the Senior Site Electrical Engineer.

Skills

Electrical project engineering

HV networks

Analytical thinking

Leadership abilities

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Overview

NES Fircroft are representing a respected operator in the UK Oil and Gas sector. We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer (Projects) to lead electrical engineering projects and discipline support at Wytch Farm, one of Europe’s largest onshore oil and gas assets.

This is a strategic role focused on managing CAPEX and OPEX modifications, maintaining discipline integrity, and ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards. The position also offers key support to ongoing site operations and provides leadership in technical governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery
• Lead the scoping and execution of electrical-biased capital and operational projects.
• Contribute electrical support to cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Perform technical calculations and design reviews to ensure safe and accurate outcomes.
• Take part in safety risk assessments including HAZOP and LOPA processes.
• Maintain compliance with Engineering Technical Practices and site-wide Safety Management Systems.

• Discipline Assurance & Engineering Support
• Conduct peer reviews during Management of Change processes and contribute to risk mitigation planning.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and support graduate engineers progressing through structured development programmes.
• Assist with site audit preparations and compliance activities (ISO14001 and ISO45001).

• Operational Leadership
• Provide guidance and operational support in the absence of the Senior Site Electrical Engineer.
• Support maintenance strategies, reliability reviews, and ATEX compliance.
• Approve electrical documentation and contribute to risk evaluation and regulatory engagement.
• Help manage discipline-critical spares and liaise with technical authority partners.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in electrical project engineering and operations.
• Strong understanding of HV networks, fault level modelling, and system load flow.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and leadership abilities.
• Proactive attitude with a strong safety and environmental focus.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes life assurance, private medical and dental cover, a flexible benefits allowance, and an excellent employer-contributed pension scheme. Annual leave includes 25 days plus bank holidays. Additionally, there is access to a discretionary bonus plan and a long-term profit-sharing incentive scheme.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Project Management
• Industries: Oil and Gas

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