Senior Electrical Engineer - Projects

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to manage and support electrical engineering projects at Wytch Farm. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing operational leadership in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered status, and significant experience in electrical project engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private medical and dental cover

Flexible benefits allowance

Employer-contributed pension scheme

Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Long-term profit-sharing scheme

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

Skills

Electrical project engineering

HV networks

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Projects)

Wytch Farm, Dorset

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

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the scoping and execution of electrical-biased capital and operational projects.
• Provide electrical support to cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Perform technical calculations and design reviews to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Participate in safety risk assessments, including HAZOP and LOPA processes.
• Ensure 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 through development programs.
• 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.
• 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 skills.
• Proactive attitude with a strong safety and environmental focus.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including life assurance, private medical and dental cover, a flexible benefits allowance, and an employer-contributed pension scheme. The annual leave includes 25 days plus bank holidays. There is also access to a discretionary bonus and long-term profit-sharing scheme.

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider across sectors such as Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide engineering and technical expertise worldwide. We support contractors with visa and work permit assistance, benefits packages, and accommodation, ensuring safe and compliant support for our clients.