Senior Electrical Engineer - Projects

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

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Projects) to join their team at Wytch Farm, UK. This vital role involves leading electrical engineering projects, ensuring safety compliance, and providing operational support. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and extensive experience in electrical project operations. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including life assurance, medical cover, and a strong pension scheme, along with 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Excellent employer-contributed pension scheme

Discretionary bonus plan

Long-term profit-sharing incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical project engineering and operations.
• Strong understanding of HV networks, fault level modelling, and system load flow.
• Proactive attitude with a strong safety and environmental focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scoping and execution of electrical-biased capital and operational projects.
• Conduct peer reviews during Management of Change processes.
• Mentor and support graduate engineers.

Skills

Electrical project engineering

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (Projects)

📍 Wytch Farm, Dorset

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

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the scoping and execution of electrical-biased capital and operational projects.
• Contribute electrical support to cross-functional engineering initiatives.
• Perform technical calculations and design reviews to ensure safe and accurate outcomes.
• Take part in safety risk assessments including HAZOP and LOPA processes.
• Maintain 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 progressing through structured development programmes.
• 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.
• Help 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 abilities.
• Proactive attitude with a strong safety and environmental focus.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes life assurance, private medical and dental cover, a flexible benefits allowance, and an excellent employer-contributed pension scheme. Annual leave includes 25 days plus bank holidays. Additionally, there is access to a discretionary bonus plan and a long-term profit-sharing incentive scheme.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.