Lead Electrical Engineer in London
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Lead Electrical Engineer – Oil & Gas / Industrial Operations
Location
London, UK
Salary and Benefits
Six-figure salary plus competitive benefits
Job Overview
We are seeking two Lead Electrical Engineers with hands-on operational, site, or plant experience to provide specialist electrical engineering support in a large-scale industrial environment. The role involves advising process and maintenance teams, supporting projects, and ensuring electrical systems are safe, reliable, and optimised for operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist electrical engineering advice and recommendations to process and maintenance teams on day-to-day operational matters
Ensure electrical supply meets demand and support investigations into equipment failures
Develop equipment strategies and recommend reliability improvements
Provide professional electrical engineering support for projects, including preparation of screening studies, design bases, and specifications for specialist projects
Advise management on electrical safety, infrastructure, and technology issues
Conduct troubleshooting and fault-finding activities
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
Significant electrical engineering experience in an operational environment, ideally at COMAH facilities, power plants, or similar industrial operations
Candidates with EPC design experience may be considered if they have operational, field, or site experience and are looking to work client-side
Skills and Competencies
Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems in industrial facilities
Hands-on experience with plant or site electrical operations
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication skills to work with management and multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements
Work Eligibility
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK
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