SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Location:
Farnborough, UK – Hybrid
Contract Duration:
Initial contract until 31 December 2027 (renewable inside IR35)
Job Status:
Full-Time
Start Date:
ASAP
Account Manager:
Anthony Hughes
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to provide client-side technical authority and engineering governance for a major processing plant project currently in the Feasibility Study phase.
Acting as the Owner's representative, you will ensure the technical integrity, quality, and maturity of Electrical (Industrial and Power Systems) deliverables, working closely with EPCM contractors and multidisciplinary teams to support project development through feasibility and execution.
Responsibilities
Act as the Owner’s technical authority for Electrical and Power Systems engineering scopes
Ensure engineering deliverables are safe, fit-for-purpose, constructible, operable, and aligned with project objectives
Lead technical reviews and provide engineering assurance across feasibility and execution phases
Review and validate contractor engineering deliverables for compliance with project standards and governance requirements
Support project decision gates by ensuring engineering maturity and readiness for approval
Ensure electrical designs contribute to constructability, operability, safety, and sustainability objectives
Manage engineering changes and coordinate technical interfaces across disciplines
Identify and manage discipline-specific technical, operational, and safety risks
Support procurement, vendor engagement, and long-lead equipment planning activities
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in line with project schedules and budgets
Work closely with EPCM contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to support successful project execution
Promote continuous improvement and the incorporation of lessons learned into project delivery
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Specialisation in Industrial Electrical Systems and Power Systems
Chartered Engineer status or membership with a recognised UK engineering institution
Minimum 10 years' experience as a registered Electrical Engineer
Extensive experience delivering large-scale industrial, mining, infrastructure, or energy projects
Previous experience working within an Owner's Team environment
Strong EPCM project experience, including engineering development, procurement, vendor management, contract management, and site support
Experience supporting projects exceeding $500M total installed cost, with larger megaproject experience highly desirable
Strong understanding of international electrical engineering standards and regulatory requirements
Experience participating in HAZID, HAZOP, and multidisciplinary design reviews
Knowledge of risk management, change management, engineering governance, and stage-gate project delivery processes
Strong understanding of engineering assurance, technical authority, and engineering maturity assessments
Experience with project management and planning tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Aconex
Strong understanding of BIM methodologies and data-centric project delivery
Advanced English communication skills
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities
The Next Step
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major capital project and play a key role in providing electrical engineering leadership, governance, and technical assurance across feasibility and execution phases. If you have extensive experience within large-scale EPCM or Owner’s Team environments and are looking for your next challenge, please apply or contact the recruitment partner for further information.