Senior Electrical Engineer – HV/LV, COMAH SME

Technical Partners; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £80,000 based on exp.

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension contribution 9%

Annual performance bonus

Accommodation and company vehicle with

health insurance

Westfield Health Cashback

Discount voucher scheme

Life assurance at 4× salary

Job summary

Technical Partners are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to act as a Subject Matter Expert for electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation of client assets and providing technical support.

The role involves planning preventive maintenance for HV/LV and ATEX equipment, leading design reviews and electrical calculations, and supporting commissioning and safety audits across UK sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Chartered Engineer status, preferably working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Significant experience designing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems, preferably at a COMAH site or the bulk liquid storage sector.
• Proficiency in electrical design, including load studies, single‑line diagrams, cable sizing, fault level studies, protection grading, motor starting, and lighting protection calculations.
• Hands‑on experience with site commissioning, troubleshooting, and risk assessment.
• Competence in managing aging electrical assets and working in hazardous areas.
• Experience as a designated competent person under UK regulations: Electricity at Work Regulations, DSEAR, PUWER, and COMAH (SAP). CompEx Ex01‑04; CompEx Design (Ex12) desirable.
• Familiarity with BS7671 and BSEN60079.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Electrical Safety Rules to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices.
• Serve as the Designated Electrical Competent Person, overseeing competency assessments for site and contractor electricians.
• Plan and manage preventive maintenance and inspection of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems as well as ATEX‑certified equipment.
• Apply electrical engineering standards and codes, manage deviations, and promote best practices across projects.
• Review designs, perform electrical calculations, prepare cost estimates, and develop business case proposals for new systems and upgrades.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, and issue resolution.
• Assist with site commissioning of new equipment and systems, including quality assurance reviews and commissioning procedures.
• Lead electrical SME activities, respond to engineering queries, ensure contractor compliance with safety rules, and support emergency response teams.
• Participate in hazard analysis studies (HAZOP), safety audits, and observation rounds.
• Develop and manage electrical works within CAPEX and OPEX budgets; report monthly on key performance indicators.

Skills

Electrical design

Load studies

Single-line diagrams

Fault level studies

Protection grading

Site commissioning

Hazard analysis

DSEAR compliance

CompEx Ex01-04

CompEx Design Ex12

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

CompEx Ex01-04

CompEx Design Ex12

Electrical design software

Job description

Technical Partners are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to act as a Subject Matter Expert for electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation of client assets and providing technical support.

The role involves planning preventive maintenance for HV/LV and ATEX equipment, leading design reviews and electrical calculations, and supporting commissioning and safety audits across UK sites.