Senior Electrical Engineer & Technical Authority (Hybrid)

DCS Recruitment

England

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

DCS Recruitment is assisting an EPC/energy sector client in recruiting a Lead Electrical Engineer for the Hessle/Hull region. You will head the Electrical Department, oversee delivery across concept through detailed design, and act as the technical authority for client and vendor interactions in a hybrid work setting.

We seek a Chartered Electrical Engineer with ~15 years’ design experience, strong HV/LV knowledge, and proven leadership of senior discipline teams.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering (HND/HNC considered with strong experience)
Chartered Engineer status preferred
Membership of a recognised professional body such as the IET
Approximately 15 years’ electrical design experience within oil and gas, petrochemical, energy or chemical sectors, ideally across concept/feasibility, FEED and detailed design
At least 5 years in a senior discipline role within an engineering consultancy or EPCM contractor
Excellent knowledge of LV and HV systems up to 11 kV, with 33 kV experience preferred
Proficient with electrical design tools such as Trimble Amtech and familiar with electrical modelling software

Responsibilities

Leading the electrical discipline on multiple projects, ensuring design work and installation comply with all relevant standards, regulations and health and safety requirements.
Acting as the authority for resolution of discipline technical issues and keeping the company aligned with evolving standards, legislation and best practice.
Approving key electrical engineering documentation, including drawings, calculations, technical reports, specifications and risk assessments.
Maintaining and developing the department’s skills and competency matrix, coaching and mentoring team members and building a recognised centre of technical excellence.
Interfacing with other disciplines, project delivery, sales, resourcing, clients and vendors, including occasional site visits and on‑site commissioning support where required.