Industrial Engineering / Petrochemical / Oil and Gas
West Sussex | Primarily site-based (flexibility available) | £50,000-£70,000 + car/allowance + great benefits
About the Company
A specialist engineering organisation supporting major industrial and energy-sector clients across the UK and internationally. The business designs and delivers complex engineered systems used in hazardous environments and is undergoing a period of growth and transformation, strengthening its leadership structure to support future projects and long-term capability.
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to shape and lead the future of an electrical engineering function during a key transition
- High level of ownership and visibility within a collaborative engineering environment
- Chance to influence processes, team development, and technical standards
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, projects, and commercial teams
- Strong relationships with customers by building long-term relationships through proactive engagement
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and support a EC&I team covering electrical design, instrumentation, and commissioning activities
- Take ownership of electrical aspects across projects from concept through to FAT and delivery
- Review and approve technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and design outputs
- Support project delivery by working closely with mechanical, commercial, and project teams
- Specify and select electrical and instrumentation components for complex industrial systems
- Contribute to process improvements and help build structure within the engineering function
- Provide technical input into tenders and customer-facing activities
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee technical delivery while helping shape the direction of the department as it evolves.
The Person – What We’re Looking For
- Strong EC&I background within heavy industry, petrochemical, oil & gas, or similar environments
- Experience in electrical design, instrumentation, and control systems (PLC/SCADA awareness beneficial)
- Knowledge of hazardous area environments (ATEX/COMPEX exposure highly desirable)
- Able to lead, mentor, and support a small technical team
- Comfortable collaborating across departments and engaging with customers
- Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and be challenged
- HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, or substantial relevant industry experience
- Able to travel to customers’ sites as and when required
What You’ll Get
- Car allowance or company car
- Pension and additional company benefits
- Flexible start/finish times and some working flexibility
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering team
To apply for this career-defining role please do forward your CV to charlotte.mcfadzen@hprtalent.com or call 0115 870 0115 for further details
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