Senior Electrical Engineer

Scantec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Job summary

Scantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop and deliver maintenance procedures for aviation fuel distribution infrastructure at Heathrow Airport. You will create procedures, perform risk assessments, and design PPM programmes to keep systems safe and compliant.

This hands-on, hybrid long-term contract role requires expertise in hazardous areas, JIG 2 standards, ATEX/DSEAR, and regulatory guidance to support site teams and maintain continuous operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering or equivalent.
• CEng or IEng status, or demonstrable progress toward qualification.
• 5–10+ years in aviation, fuel infrastructure, or hazardous areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver electrical maintenance procedures for aviation fuel infrastructure.
• Prepare risk assessments for electrical systems and installations.
• Design PPM programmes for site-wide implementation.
• Support site staff in implementing electrical procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Hazardous area electrical

JIG 2 standard

ATEX / DSEAR

Electrical safety

Risk assessment

BS 7671

CE marking compliance

Energy Institute guidance

Education

Electrical/Control Eng degree

Chartered Engineer / IEng status or progress

Progress toward professional qualification

Tools

CompEx

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer Aviation Fuel Infrastructure Heathrow Airport Critical Infrastructure Hybrid Long-term Contract Outside IR35 Competitive Rate The Opportunity

We're recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop and deliver electrical maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and planned preventative maintenance programmes for aviation fuel distribution infrastructure at London Heathrow Airport.

This is hands‑on technical work. You'll produce electrical maintenance procedures, conduct risk assessments, design PPM programmes, and support site teams in implementing electrical standards and compliance requirements. Your expertise in aviation fuel systems, electrical safety, and hazardous area installations directly impacts safety, compliance, and operational continuity.

Contract Details

Outside IR35 Competitive rate Long‑term contract Hybrid working pattern

What You’ll Be Doing

Electrical Maintenance Procedures & Assessment

• Develop and produce electrical maintenance procedures for aviation fuel distribution infrastructure
• Prepare comprehensive risk assessments for electrical systems and installations
• Design planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes for site‑wide implementation
• Support site staff in understanding and implementing electrical procedures
• Provide technical advice on electrical compliance and safety standards

Capability Gap Analysis & Support

• Identify gaps in electrical maintenance capability and procedures
• Support planning to address capability gaps through procedure enhancement or technical guidance
• Assist site teams in understanding electrical standards and regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement in electrical maintenance processes

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

• Ensure all electrical work complies with aviation fuel industry standards (JIG 2, Energy Institute guidance)
• Maintain expertise in hazardous area electrical installations (ATEX, DSEAR)
• Ensure bonding, earthing, and electrical continuity standards for static electricity control
• Support compliance with UK legislation and international aviation fuel handling standards
• Contribute to HSE risk management and incident investigation where required

Technical Assurance

• Oversee inspection and testing procedures for electrical installations
• Support cathodic protection systems maintenance (EI 1540 and equivalent)
• Ensure electrical systems in hazardous areas meet strict regulatory requirements
• Maintain audit trails and compliance documentation

About You

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship/professional experience)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with a relevant professional body, or demonstrable progress towards professional qualification
• Minimum 5-10+ years' engineering experience in aviation, fuel infrastructure, airport operations, or similar regulated/hazardous area sectors

Essential Technical Knowledge & Experience

• JIG 2 (Joint Inspection Group) standard for aviation fuel quality control and airport fuel depot operations
• Energy Institute (E.I.) guidance on aviation fuel handling and technical standards
• Hazardous area electrical installations: ATEX and DSEAR requirements for fuel storage, depots, and hydrant systems
• Bonding and earthing: reliable electrical continuity, main/supplementary bonding, earth electrode resistances, and static electricity control
• Electrical inspection and testing: BS 7671, CompEx, and aviation-specific standards
• Cathodic protection systems (EI 1540 and equivalent guidance)
• CE marking compliance: ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive, EMC Compliance
• UK electrical regulations and standards for hazardous areas and aviation infrastructure
• Risk identification, quantification, and management in hazardous environments
• HSE requirements and safety-critical working practices

Desirable

• Track record on aviation or airport infrastructure projects
• Experience in fuel depot or hydrant operations
• Proven capability developing and rolling out site‑wide procedures
• Experience working in ISO 9001 or similarly structured quality environments

The Role in Context

You’ll be supporting electrical maintenance operations at one of the UK's most critical infrastructure sites. Heathrow's aviation fuel distribution infrastructure - underground pipelines, hydrant systems, and fuel storage facilities - operates 24/7 to support the airport's operations. Electrical systems in this environment operate in hazardous atmospheres and are subject to stringent regulatory oversight.

The work is technical, compliance‑focused, and genuinely important. Your procedures and risk assessments support safe operations. Your expertise in hazardous area electrical installations and aviation fuel standards ensures the infrastructure operates safely and complies with regulatory requirements.

Why This Role

Critical Infrastructure: Aviation fuel infrastructure is essential national infrastructure. Your work ensures safe, reliable fuel supply to the UK's largest airport.

Technical Depth: Hazardous area electrical engineering in aviation fuel infrastructure requires genuine expertise. This is rigorous, compliance-heavy technical work where safety and standards are non‑negotiable.