Lead Electrical Engineer

Company: Outsource UK
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Principal Delivery Recruiter at Outsource UK

SME Electrical Engineer

  • Home based with site travel across UK assets as required

About the role

Outsource UK’s client are a global Oil/Gas/Bulk liquid storage and distribution firm who are looking for a new Electrical Engineer. Acting as Technical Authority for electrical systems and equipment the successful candidate will, ensure risks to safe operation are recognised, assessed, and appropriately mitigated, provide technical support, leadership and guidance to projects, operations, and maintenance. This role is responsible for plant modifications, preparing designs and specifications for new electrical systems and equipment.

Other responsibilities include

  • Responsible for the application of appropriate electrical engineering codes and standards and management of any deviations from standards.
  • Site Electrical Equipment includes: Power Transformers, HV/LV Switchgear Air, Vacuum and Oil, HV/LV distribution, ATEX and FLP Motors, Motor Starters, HV / LV VSDs, Soft Starts, UPSs, Hazardous Area Cabling/Containment/Junction Boxes and Earthing and Bonding Systems.
  • Responsible for all electrical equipment/system performance standards.
  • Designated Electrical Competent Person under Electricity at Work Regulations.
  • Provide assurance to the UK & IRE Engineering Manager that the MOC process is applied correctly.
  • Lead in the identification and scoping of projects and plant modifications.

Skillset required:

  • significant electrical system design experience, load lists, SLDs, cable sizing, fault level, protection grading studies and motor starting calculations.
  • Specification of equipment for installation in Hazardous areas and have, Risk Assessment, Site Commissioning and Troubleshooting experience.
  • Experience as designated competent person under Electricity at Work Regulations.
  • Experience in a COMAH regulated industry or similar- managing ageing assets, training and mentoring site electricians, design House/EPC/ Contractor and working on technical standards committees are desirable.
  • CEng is desirable, but not essential

About the Benefits

  • Pension – up to Employee 6% and Employer 9%
  • Holiday – 30 days
  • Personalised career development plans
  • Single Private Health Insurance via BUPA
  • Life Assurance x5 and Disability insurance

For more information please contact lfahey@outsource-uk.co.uk or call Liam on 0161 694 9207 to discuss further!

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Oil and Gas

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Posted: September 14th, 2025