Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead the electrical design of complex offshore oil and gas projects and make a tangible impact on global energy infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of all electrical engineering deliverables across an offshore projects. You will lead technical decision-making, guide a team of engineers, and ensure designs meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and constructability.

If you thrive on challenging, high-profile projects and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, this role offers career progression, technical authority, and exposure to cutting-edge offshore engineering. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production and maintenance of all electrical deliverables, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and datasheets
• Ensure electrical designs comply with BS, EN, API, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, ANSI and client standards
• Check and review engineers drawings, providing constructive feedback and ensuring compliance with calculations and best practices
• Design electrical systems and equipment for switchgear, transformers, instrumentation, MCCs, motors, F&G, ESD, LV/HV systems
• Ensure hazardous area equipment meets ATEX, NEC, NFPA or equivalent regulations
• Manage design documentation and change control within internal systems
• Conduct onshore and offshore site surveys and produce detailed reports
• Provide technical input during project pricing, engineering, installation, and commissioning
• Coordinate third-party electrical support and interface with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Integration Tests, and respond to technical queries on site

Qualifications & Requirements

• HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; full UK driving license
• Minimum 5 years experience in oil & gas or petrochemical projects, including topsides electrical design up to 13.8kV
• Experience specifying and procuring ASD/VSD and transformer equipment for offshore installations
• Proven client-facing experience and ability to lead technical meetings
• Strong understanding of NFPA 70/NEC standards
• Advanced IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
• Ability to perform calculations and demonstrate technical rigour
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to work independently under pressure
• Professional, approachable, and collaborative with onshore and offshore teams

What s in it for you
The oil and gas sector offers exciting, high-impact engineering opportunities with career stability and the chance to work on technically challenging offshore projects. This role provides long-term development, team leadership, and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

• Competitive contract rate
• Technical leadership opportunities
• Work on high-profile offshore project with global impact
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to industry-standard tools, software, and systems
• Exposure to offshore installation, commissioning, and operational activities
• Strong focus on health, safety, and quality

Company Overview

Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions for oil and gas, delivering critical projects worldwide. Trusted for solving complex challenges, they combine technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration to deliver high-quality, safe, and sustainable energy solutions.

Their culture promotes ambition, curiosity, and teamwork, offering engineers the opportunity to grow, take ownership, and make a real impact on offshore projects.