Lead Electrical Engineer

Leatherheads, United Kingdom

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reference
Job reference 1271958
location
Location Leatherheads, United Kingdom
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published April 20, 2026

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer (Contract)
Location: Leatherhead, UK (On-site)
Duration: 12 months+

The role

We’re seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support a major onshore oil & gas project. You’ll lead electrical engineering scope through design and delivery, interfacing across disciplines and ensuring safe, compliant execution.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead electrical engineering deliverables across the project lifecycle (FEED/detail design/execution as applicable)
  • Own technical assurance for electrical design packages (specs, datasheets, studies, calculations, layouts)
  • Coordinate with multidiscipline engineering and project stakeholders to manage interfaces and priorities
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards, safety requirements, and project procedures
  • Support reviews, vendor coordination, and technical queries through to completion

Required experience

  • Proven experience in electrical engineering within oil & gas / energy projects (onshore preferred)
  • Strong leadership capability (package ownership, checking/review, stakeholder management)
  • Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes/standards (project-dependent)
  • Ability to work on-site in Leatherhead and collaborate with a fast-paced project team

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