Technical Electrical Services Lead Engineer

British Steel; Holme; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

27 days annual leave + holidays

Life Assurance

Sick pay scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

British Steel is seeking a Technical Electrical Services Lead Engineer to head a small team of project engineers in Scunthorpe. You will lead electrical standards, oversee central contracts, and ensure compliance while supporting manufacturing projects.

The role emphasizes safety, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing improvement through design, installation, and commissioning of capital works.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant experience in maintenance or reliability engineering within heavy industry/manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to safety in engineering and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site electrical record storage and related systems.
• Manage fire detection, intruder, and air conditioning site contracts.
• Provide up-to-date technical and compliance information to electrical duty holders.
• Lead capital project design, submissions, installation and commissioning.
• Act as technical lead for electrical and instrumentation technologies.
• Develop and update internal electrical technical standards.
• Assist customers with performance and reliability improvements and practical solutions.
• Maintain a safety-first approach in all activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety-conscious mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Salary – from £54,590

Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work – 36.5 hours, Monday - Friday

What you need to know about the role

As a Technical Electrical Services Lead Engineer, you’ll lead a small group of electrical project engineers supporting manufacturing operations & projects, setting electrical standards and improving electrical compliance. Additionally role has management responsibility for a number of central service contracts and document storage.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of site electrical record storage & associated systems.
• Fire detection, intruder and air conditioning site contracts.
• Support business and manufacturing plan electrical duty holders with up to date technical and compliance information.
• Project involvement, from design and technical submissions through to installation and commissioning of capital works.
• Technical leads for various electrical and instrumentation technologies.
• Develop and update internal electrical technical standards.
• Assist customers with performance and reliability improvements, identifying areas for enhancement and delivering practical solutions.
• Safety-first mindset, ensuring all activities align with our rigorous safety standards.

What we need to know about you

We’re looking for a qualified and experienced engineer, with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You’ll bring:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant experience in a maintenance or reliability engineering role within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset – able to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, safety-conscious approach to engineering and plant operations.

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.

Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

In July 2026, British Steel entered public ownership under the UK Government in an historic move that secured the future of steelmaking in Britain while strengthening national infrastructure and security.

We are proud of our heritage, optimistic about our future, and committed to building a sustainable business that benefits our employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities.

This is an exciting time to join us. Be part of a business with a clear vision for the future, and a vital role in delivering the world-class steel Britain needs today and for generations to come.

At British Steel, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and communities. Recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience, and potential, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.

British Steel has a bright future, and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.

For more information about us and our journey please visit our website.