Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer – Oil & Gas / Industrial Operations Location London, UK Salary and Benefits Six-figure salary plus competitive benefits Job Overview We are seeking two Lead Electrical Engineers with hands-on operational, site, or plant experience to provide specialist electrical engineering support in a large-scale industrial environment. The role involves advising process and maintenance teams, supporting projects, and ensuring electrical systems are safe, reliable, and optimised for operational performance. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist electrical engineering advice and recommendations to process and maintenance teams on day-to-day operational matters Ensure electrical supply meets demand and support investigations into equipment failures Develop equipment strategies and recommend reliability improvements Provide professional electrical engineering support for projects, including preparation of screening studies, design bases, and specifications for specialist projects Advise management on electrical safety, infrastructure, and technology issues Conduct troubleshooting and fault-finding activities Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety requirements Qualifications and Experience Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline Significant electrical engineering experience in an operational environment, ideally at COMAH facilities, power plants, or similar industrial operations Candidates with EPC design experience may be considered if they have operational, field, or site experience and are looking to work client-side Skills and Competencies Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems in industrial facilities Hands-on experience with plant or site electrical operations Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication skills to work with management and multidisciplinary teams Knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements Work Eligibility Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK