Senior Electrical Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathrow Airport is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop and deliver electrical maintenance procedures for its aviation fuel distribution infrastructure. You will conduct risk assessments, design PPM programmes, and support site teams in implementing electrical standards and compliance requirements.

The role focuses on hazardous area electrical installations, ATEX/DSEAR, JIG 2, Energy Institute guidance, and BS 7671. A Chartered status or progression is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering or equivalent.
• CEng/IEng status or progress towards professional qualification.
• 5–10+ years' engineering experience in aviation, fuel infra, or hazardous environments.
• Experience with aviation fuel systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical maintenance procedures for aviation fuel infrastructure.
• Prepare risk assessments and design PPM programmes for sites.
• Support site teams in applying electrical standards and safety rules.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical compliance and safety.
• Identify capability gaps and drive procedure improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

JIG 2 knowledge

Energy Institute guidance

Hazardous area installations

Bonding and earthing

BS 7671 & CompEx

ATEX & DSEAR

UK electrical regs

Risk management in hazardous env

HSE requirements

Aviation fuel infrastructure

Site procedures rollout

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering

CEng or IEng status or progress

Tools

CAD/inspection tools

Job description

Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35

Job Reference: JOB-90518

Published: 10-09-2026

Duration: 12 months+

Expiry Date: 08-10-2026

Country: United Kingdom

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
• Energy Institute (E.I.) guidance
• 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
• 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.