Senior Electrical Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy sector firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to contribute to a significant power infrastructure project in North Wales. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in power generation or heavy industry. You will collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams, ensuring compliance with project requirements. Strong technical expertise in electrical systems and safety legislation is essential. This role offers competitive benefits including a car allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Generous pension contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in power generation or heavy industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant, equipment, and systems.
• Understanding relevant environmental, health, and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical design documentation from contractors.
• Provide responses to technical queries and RFIs.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to update design information.

Skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Electrical inspection and testing

Electrical commissioning

Plant and equipment knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Major Power Infrastructure Project

Location: Gwynedd, North Wales

Salary: Very Competitive

Benefits: Car allowance, Bonus, Generous pension contribution

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the UK energy sector, seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a Power business in North Wales. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant power infrastructure programmes, supporting long-term security of energy supply.

The Opportunity

You will join an established project delivery team. This role involves close collaboration with engineering, operations, and asset management teams to ensure that project and regulatory requirements are fully met.

About You

You will be a highly experienced electrical engineer with:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in power generation, heavy industry, or similar environments.
• Strong ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and site‑based teams.
• The capability to review, assess, and manage design information from contractors.

Essential Technical Expertise

• Strong technical knowledge of plant, equipment, and systems within power generation or heavy industrial processes.
• Experience in electrical inspection and testing requirements.
• Electrical commissioning experience, including FAT & SAT testing.
• Working knowledge of BS7671 wiring regulations.
• Understanding of relevant environmental, health, and safety legislation.
• Ability to work within established business procedures and corporate IT systems.
• Proficiency with basic IT tools (Word, Excel, etc.).

Strong experience in some/all of the following:

• LV/MV switchgear and distribution systems (IEC standards).
• LV/MV motors, controls, and starting circuits.
• DC systems (batteries/UPS).
• Electrical protection systems.
• Transformers.
• Power station permitry.
• Contract management and budget/programme control.
• Managing refurbishment or upgrade projects.
• Basic PLC/control system knowledge.

Role Responsibilities

• Reviewing electrical design documentation from contractors.
• Providing responses to technical queries and RFIs.
• Working with BAU engineering and operations teams to collate and update design information.

Additional Requirements

• Right to Work: Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Security: National security vetting may be required due to the nature of the infrastructure.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.